S02 - Attachment 02 - Specifications - 672-23-104 Bariatric Rooms at CLC and SBT - 1185 pages.pdf

“Construct Bariatric Bathrooms at CLC and SBT” at VA Caribbean Healthcare Systems, San Juan, PR

Contract No. 36C24823C0048 Design Services Project: 672-23-104

SPECIFICATIONS – FINAL BID SET- 3/14/2025

Project Location: VA Caribbean Healthcare System 10 Calle Casia – Adm Bldg. Suite 4M456

San Juan, PR 00921-3201

Issuing Office:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO8) VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Point of Contact: Ray Santana, CS, NCO 8 Contracting Officer E-Mail Address: Ray.Santana@va.gov

Project Consultant:

121 South Orange Ave., Unit 1230 Orlando, FL 32801

Point of Contact: Amy W. Davenport, President E-Mail Address: amy.davenport@rgdengineers.com vishakha.garg Stamp bob.davenport Date 04/07/2025

VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SAN JUAN, PR VA PROJECT#: 672-23-104

“CONSTRUCT BARIATRIC BATHROOMS AT CLC & SBT" “FINAL BID SET” 03-14-2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1/3

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawings 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16 Project Schedules 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 12-23 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22 08 36 16 Wood Barn (Sliding) Door 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 01-21 09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 12-21 09 84 54 Sound Barrier Mullion Trim Cap 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

21 08 00 DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

22 05 11 DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 23 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 08 00 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 11 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 40 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 62 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22 22 63 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

23 05 11 DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 12 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 93 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 03-23

23 07 11 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 08 00 HVAC Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 21 13 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 31 00 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 37 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

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Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

26 05 11 DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 26 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 33 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 08 00 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22 26 24 16 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 27 26 Panelboards 11-22 26 29 21 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 Interior Lighting 11-22

27 05 11 DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 33 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 52 23 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

28 05 00 DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 26 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 28.33 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 52 31 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 Emergency Call System 06-15

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VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SAN JUAN, PR VA PROJECT#: 672-21-104

“VA CONSTRUCT BARIATRIC BATHROOMS AT CLC & SBT” “FINAL BID SET” 03-14-2025

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 1/6

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, SHEET INDEX AND

ABBREVIATIONS

GI003 FIXTURE AND ACCESSORIES LOCATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101C DEMOLITION PLANS - CLC LEVEL 1 AND 2

AD102C ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS - CLC LEVEL 1 AND 2

AE101C FLOOR PLANS - CLC LEVEL 1 AND 2

AE410C ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS - CLC LEVEL 1

AE411C ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS - CLC LEVEL 2

AD103S DEMOLITION PLANS - SBT LEVEL 3 AND 4

AD105S DEMOLITION PLANS - SBT LEVEL 5 AND 6

AE103S FLOOR PLANS - SBT LEVEL 3 AND 4

AE105S FLOOR PLANS - SBT LEVEL 5 AND 6

AE410S ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS - SBT

AE420 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - CLC

AE421 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - SBT

AE450 CASEWORK AND INTERIOR DETAILS

AE600 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR FRAME TYPES, DOOR DETAILS

INTERIORS

IN100C ENLARGED FINISH FLOOR PLANS CLC

IN100S ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS SBT

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 2/6

IN501 INTERIOR FINISH DETAILS

IN600 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

IN601 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES

ELECTRICAL

EJ001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGENDS

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION OVERALL PLAN - CLC

ED101A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - CLC ROOMS

ED101B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - CLC ROOMS

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION OVERALL PLAN - SBT

ED102A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - SBT ROOMS

ED102B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - SBT ROOMS

EP101 ELECTRICAL OVERALL PLAN - CLC

EP101A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - CLC ROOMS

EP101B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - CLC ROOMS

EP102 ELECTRICAL OVERALL PLAN - SBT

EP102A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - SBT ROOMS

EP102B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - SBT ROOMS

EP201 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED ROOMS

EL101A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - CLC ROOMS

EL101B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - CLC ROOMS

EL102A ELECTRICAL ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - SBT ROOMS

EL102B ELECTRICAL ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - SBT ROOMS

EK101 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - CLC

EK102 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - CLC

EK103 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

EK104 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

EK105 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

EK106 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

EK107 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

EK108 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - SBT

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 3/6

EK201 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EK202 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SCHEDULE & DETAILS

ET001 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS LEGEND

ET101A LOW VOLTAGE ENLARGED PLAN - CLC ROOMS

ET101B LOW VOLTAGE ENLARGED PLAN - CLC ROOMS

ET102A LOW VOLTAGE ENLARGED PLAN - SBT ROOMS

ET102B LOW VOLTAGE ENLARGED PLAN - SBT ROOMS

ET201 LOW VOLTAGE DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-101 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

F-102 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

F-103 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

F-104 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

F-105 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

F-106 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

FD-201 ENLARGED FIRE PROTECTION DEMO FLOOR PLANS - CLC

FD-202 ENLARGED FIRE PROTECTION DEMO FLOOR PLANS - SBT

F-201 ENLARGED FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLANS - CLC

F-202 ENLARGED FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLANS - SBT

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

M-002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVATIONS

MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

MD-102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

MD-103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

MD-104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

MD-105 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

MD-106 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 4/6

MD-401 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - CLC

LEVEL 1

MD-402 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - CLC

LEVEL 2

MD-403 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT

LEVEL 3

MD-404 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT

LEVEL 4

MD-405 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT

LEVEL 5

MD-406 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT

LEVEL 6

MH-101 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

MH-102 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

MH-103 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

MH-104 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

MH-105 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

MH-106 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

MH-401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

MH-402 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

MH-403 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

MH-404 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

MH-405 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

MH-406 MECHANICAL ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

MH-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI-101 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAM

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

PD-101 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

PD-102 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

PD-103 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

PD-104 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 5/6

PD-105 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

PD-106 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

PD-107 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

PD-108 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

PD-109 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

PD-110 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

PD-111 GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

PD-112 PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

PD-201 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

PD-202 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

PD-203 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

PD-204 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

PD-205 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

PD-206 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

PD-401 ENLARGED GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - CLC

PD-402 ENLARGED PRESSURE PIPPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - CLC

PD-403 ENLARGED GRAVITY PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - SBT

PD-404 ENLARGED PRESSURE PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - SBT

PD-405 ENLARGED MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - CLC

PD-406 ENLARGED MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO FLOOR PLANS - SBT

P-101 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

P-102 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

P-103 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

P-104 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

P-105 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

P-106 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

P-107 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

P-108 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

P-109 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

P-110 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

P-111 GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

P-112 PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 10 - 6/6

P-200 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 1 BASEMENT (

EXISTING)

P-201 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 1

P-202 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - CLC LEVEL 2

P-203 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 3

P-204 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 4

P-205 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 5

P-206 MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLAN - SBT LEVEL 6

P-401 ENLARGED GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLANS - CLC

P-402 ENLARGED PRESSURE PIPPING FLOOR PLANS - CLC

P-403 ENLARGED GRAVITY PIPING FLOOR PLANS - SBT

P-404 ENLARGED PRESSURE PIPING FLOOR PLANS - SBT

P-405 ENLARGED MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLANS - CLC

P-406 ENLARGED MEDICAL GAS PIPING FLOOR PLANS - SBT

P-501 ENLARGED GRAVITY AND PRESSURE PIPING ISOMETRICS -

CLC

P-502 ENLARGED GRAVITY, PRESSURE AND MEDICAL GAS PIPING

ISOMETRICS - SBT

P-503 OVERALL MEDICAL GAS PIPING ISOMETRICS - CLC

P-601 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

STRUCTURAL

S100 GENERAL NOTES

S200 CLC ROOMS 4 THROUGH 6 FRAMING AND SUPPORTS

S201 SBT BLDG. LEVEL 3 THRU 6 FRAMING

S300 FIXTURE ACCESSORIES AND VERTICAL SUPPORT DETAILS

S400 MASONRY FRAMING DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 1/34

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 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 RDG Consulting Engineers, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations and construction and certain other items.

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

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

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards, as required, to be coordinated with VA COR, at the project site after scheduled construction hours.

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

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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 designated Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work 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”.

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

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

“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 permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) 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

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

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

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

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The 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 and approved by 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 CPM schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. Community Living Center (CLC) and South Bed Tower (SBT)

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

K. 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.

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

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

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

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or

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conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR Chief Engineer, 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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 9/34 electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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 buildings, 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..

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243- 4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty (30) days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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 .

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be

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removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.

If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

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Warranty of Construction in at least (30) days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and or suppliers.

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

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

g. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

i. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on

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any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

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Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g) Code 3-Electrical Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior) No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3 All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating.

Also submit two (2) record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and

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the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations.