S02 - Attachment 1 - 613-126 - Martinsburg - Specs Vol I_REV02.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 1 of 2

Architectural Specifications

RENOVATE/EXPAND 47-BED

DOMICILIARY POD B

613-126

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Martinsburg, WV VA Medical Center

510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405

JULY, 2024

BID SUBMISSION

Architect of Record

CB DESIGN GROUP, INC.

421 King Street, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314

Martinsburg, West Virginia

RENOVATE/EXPAND 47-BED DOMICILIARY POD B

VA Project No.: 613-126 July, 2024 / Bid Submission 01-01-21

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Spec Table of Contents 05-20 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21 01 31 11.01 Project Management and Coordination 05-24 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18 05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21 07 11 13 Bituminous Damp-proofing 01-21 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 00 01 Blast Performance Requirements 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 01-21 10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 01-21 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 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18 12 93 00 Site Furnishings

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 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

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 18 14 Synthetic Grass Surfacing System 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

July, 2024 / Bid Submission 05-01-20

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI100 COVER SHEET

GI200 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

GI300 GENERAL NOTES

GI301 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONING

GC100 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

LS100 LIFE SAFETY

CX101 SITE EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

CE101 SITE DEMOLITION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CE501 EROSION SEDIMENT CONTROLS NOTES & DETAILS

CS101 OVERALL SITE PLAN

CS401 SITE ENLARGEMENT PLAN

CG101 SITE GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN

CU201 WATER LINE ENLARGEMENT PLAN AND PROFILE

C501 SITE DETAILS

C502 SITE DETAILS

L101 PLANTING PLAN

L501 PLANTING NOTES AND DETAILS

AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 OVERALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FLOOR PLAN

AD102 DEMOLITION DETAILS

AD200 DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

AE100 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

AE102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

AE103 ROOF PLAN

AE200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 DOOR SCHEDULE

AE302 WALL TYPES

AE304 FRAME ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AE305 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DETAILS

AE306 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA A

AE307 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA B

AE308 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE & FINISH DETAILS

AE309 INTERIOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN - AREA A

AE310 INTERIOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN - AREA B

AE400 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE401 WALL SECTIONS

AE402 WALL SECTIONS

AE403 ROOF DETAILS

AE404 ROOF DETAILS

AE405 TYPICAL DETAILS

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AE406 BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

AE410 FINISH AND MILLWORK DETAILSAE601 SIGNAGE

AE501 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE502 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE601 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE602 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE603 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE604 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE701 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

AE702 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA B

AE901 PARTIAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA A

AE902 PARTIAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA B

AE903 MILLWORK DETAILS

S001 GENERAL NOTES

S002 GENERAL NOTES

S003 SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS

S100 FOUNDATION AND FLOOR PLAN

S100D DEMOLITION PLAN

S101 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S300 PARTIAL PLAN

S400 BUILDING SECTIONS

S401 BUILDING SECTIONS

S500 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S501 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S505 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S506 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S510 TYPICAL SLAB ON GRADE DETAILS

S515 TYPICAL CMU DETAILS

S516 TYPICAL DETAILS

S520 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

S521 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

S522 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MD101 FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 FIRST FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

MH101 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA B

MH102 ROOF MECHANICAL PLANS - AREA B

MH103 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA A

MH104 ROOF MECHANICAL PLANS - AREA A

MP101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - AREA B

MP102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - AREA A

MP103 POD E TO POD B MECHANICAL PIPING PLANS

M401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

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P001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PP101 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

PP102 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

PW101 FIRST FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

PW102 FIRST FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P901 SANITARY PIPE RISERS

P902 DOMESTIC PIPE RISERS

E001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

ED102 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - AREA A

EP102 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - AREA B

EM101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - AREA A

EM102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - AREA B

EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - AREA A

EL102 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - AREA B

E401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM AND ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

FL101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FA100 FIRE ALARM POD B AND POD E PLAN

FA101 FIRE ALARM PARTIAL PLAN AREA A

FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN POD B AREA B

T001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

TD101 TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

TK100 TECHNOLOGY POD B AND POD E PLAN

TK101 TECHNOLOGY PARTIAL PLAN AREA B

TK102 TECHNOLOGY PARTIAL PLAN AREA A

T401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS

T501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION

FK101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN

FX101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

FX102 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 (FAR 52.236-10)

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS (N/A)

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (N/A)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (N/A)

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING

1.35 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.36 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

1.37 SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS

1.38 EXISTING AND NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

July,2024 / Bid Submission -10 07-24-2024

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovation of and addition to Domiciliary Pod B as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of CB Design Group, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

a. All testing (except asbestos abatement final clearance air tests) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to procure third party testing, for payment for the testing, 01 00 00-2 and for scheduling the testing. All test reports shall be copied to the VA COR.

b. Asbestos abatement final clearance air tests and sampling materials for asbestos will be by a certified testing firm and a certified testing laboratory and will be procured and paid for by the VA. Presently Boggs Environmental is under contract for this testing.

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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” CP) (29CFR

1926.20(b) (2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Competent

Person: “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” (29CFR 1926.32(f))

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures, and construction and certain other items.

B. B. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to re-roof the existing Pod B roof.

Roof only the new addition and as needed to integrate the new roofing into the existing roofing.

C. C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2: DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 except the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to replace the existing

01 00 00-3 skylights with new Pyramidal skylights. The existing skylights at four locations with 4-Square, 4’ x 4’ acrylic domes each, approximately 64SF per location, are to remain and have new OSHA

Fall Guard devices installed over each acrylic dome instead.

D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 3: DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2 except the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to provide solid surface countertops and windowsills. Provide the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for plastic laminate surface countertops and windowsills instead.

E. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 4: D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 3 except the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for construction of the new Addition interior as described herein. The new Addition will be constructed as required in the Base Bid with following modifications: The completed structure shall include the exterior walls, fascia, soffits and roof, exterior doors and windows, rough-in sanitary waste and electrical rough-in below slab-on-grade (open waste to be capped at the slab) and slab-on-grade. Fire Sprinkler and Fire alarm shall be installed. HVAC trunk for supply and return shall be installed. Electrical service to new panels and lighting circuits shall be installed as described below. The balance of the Addition, defined as the space behind or beyond the cross corridor doors and partition separating the addition from the existing Pod B will be left as a “warm dark envelope”.

“Warm Dark Envelope” is defined as follows:

The interior face of the exterior wall shall include the installation of Base Bid wall construction including brick veneer and CMU back-up, metal stud and track, rigid insulation, and closed cell sprayfoam /thermal insulation.

No gypsum drywall or finishes shall be installed at the exterior wall construction.

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All under-slab rough-in work for plumbing work and/or electrical work shall be completed with all open to sewer services capped at or just above the finish floor elevation. All domestic water service shown to be installed under slab shall be run to the point service is turned up to run above finished floor and capped just above finished floor elevation. Where domestic water is to be run to wall hydrants at exterior wall, such service and wall hydrants shall be completed. All pressure tests shall be performed and approved prior to final acceptance. Electrical conduit shall be installed similar to the above with all conduits installed with ‘pull tape’ left in place; open, up-turned conduit shall be taped off to prevent debris from fouling empty conduit runs.

Slab-on-grade shall be installed on the required prepared subgrade and under slab fill to the elevations indicated, including any depressed slab areas required by final architectural finishes and as indicated in the in the structural foundation/slab plan. Appropriate curing compounds shall be used so as to not interfere with final floor finishes to be applied at a later date.

No floor finishes shall be installed. No interior partitions or wall finishes shall be installed. No interior doors/door frames or door hardware shall be installed. No ceiling materials or finishes shall be installed.

Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed with up-turned heads above proposed future ceiling finishes to fully protect the interior space, and provision shall be made for extending mains and laterals to the proposed drops at locations indicated on floor plans and reflected ceiling plans at a later date: point of extension (tees) for future extension of mains and laterals

01 00 00-5 shall be capped at point of extension. Complete protection of the interior space shall be provided by the fire sprinkler system. All flow and pressure tests shall be completed prior to acceptance. Heat and smoke detectors shall be installed to provide monitoring of the unfinished interior space.

HVAC main supply duct as shown on plans shall be run inside the interior space, beyond the partition wall defining the space to the first logical joint. Provisions shall be made to control the flow of supply air for balancing purposes. No terminal devices shall be installed beyond necessary damper for flow control. Return air duct shall be installed to inside the interior space only: install sufficient duct so as to prevent short-circuiting of air flow.

Electric service to the shell space shall be extended to and installed at distribution panels located within the interior space, and where shown on electrical drawings. Provide panel circuit protection and at least two convenience outlets (GFIC) served from panel to a location within 5 (five) feet of panel.

Where no permanent support is installed, provide for temporary support of panels as required by code. Any lighting circuits required for exterior lighting at the addition shall be installed with circuiting as shown in the Construction Drawings.

Provide temporary lighting circuit and lighting devices

(porcelain fixtures and LED bulbs) as required for minimum code required lighting levels at the interior space. Provide power and fixtures as required for Exit lighting.

F. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 5: D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 4 except the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for construction to replace the two HVAC units. The existing units shall remain in place and operational.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Specifications and drawings will be made available electronically.

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close 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.

5. Contractors must obtain ID badges in accordance with Medical Center Memorandum (MCM) 05-04 Personnel Suitability and

Security Procedures. They may also be subject to inspection of

01 00 00-7 their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Step 1: (Upon notice of award)

Contractor will complete Contract Security Services Request

(Form #1), listing all employees that will be performing work under the contract. Contract Security Verification Request

Supplemental (Form #1b) may be filled out and attached if Form

#1 does not provide enough space. Once completed, this form shall be submitted to the VHA Service Center (VSC) Personnel

Security Office via password protected or encrypted email to

VSCSecurity@va.gov or faxed to (216)447-8020.

Step 2: (Upon notice of award, same time as Step 1)

Within five business days of Contractor receiving Notice of

Award, each contract employee listed on Form #1 must take the

Contractor/Employee Fingerprinting request (Form #2) and two forms of ID to their nearest VA facility to have their fingerprints submitted and the bottom portion of Form #2 completed by the fingerprinting official. Fingerprint appointments should be made through the COR or the local VA facility. Completed SAC forms shall be faxed or mailed directly to the VSC Personnel Security Office the same day the contractor employee is fingerprinted.

VHA Service Center (VSC)

6100 Oak Tree Blvd #500

Independence, OH 44131

Fax: (216)447-8025

VSCSecurity@va.gov

Contractor shall inform the COR/CO when fingerprinting has been completed for each contract employee.

Step 3: (As soon as possible)

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Each individual working on the contract or the contractor POC shall complete the VHA Service Center PIV Sponsorship (Form

#3) for each employee, in its entirety, and return to VSC

Security Office as soon as possible, either via fax, encrypted email or password protected documents. Upon receipt of this form and final results of fingerprinting confirmation, the VHA

Security Service Center will send an email notification to the

Contractor’s POC and the CO authorizing contract employees to proceed with obtaining their required non-PIV security badge.

Upon receipt of this confirmation, notify COR so they may schedule an appointment for PIV badging.

Only the individual whose name appears on the badge can pick up that badge from the badging office.

5. For working outside the “regular hours” (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri) as defined in the contract, The General

Contractor shall give 3 days’ 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.

6. Contractor is solely responsible for always keeping the job site secure, during working and non working hours. The job site shall be secured in such a manner to prohibit patients, staff and unauthorized personnel from entering the work site.

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

8. VA reserves the right to close 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: (Not Used)

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the 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 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 CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

2. “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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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

01 00 00-11 consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

E. Workmen 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, always standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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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:

1. Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or

Utility Company involved:

2. 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 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:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing or dates on which the

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Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing or dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

J. Building Pod B will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. Construction Fence:

1. 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.

2. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

3. If the fence is terminated or interrupted by a structure, it shall be fastened or otherwise installed so that the fence is just as secure at termination points as the remainder of the fence and the padlocked gate(s).

4. 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.

5. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance.

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with

01 00 00-14 fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall arrange 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:

1. Always Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

2. 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 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 00 COMMON

WORK RESULTS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

3. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed

01 00 00-15 interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

N. Abandoned Lines:

1. 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.

2. 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

01 00 00-16 materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must always be open to traffic (routing plan must be approved by COR and/or the

Police Department).

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.

Q. No materials or supplies shall be delivered to any of the employee loading docks. If they get delivered to any of the docks, they can be sent away with no responsibility to the

VA. These items shall only be delivered to the contractor's staging and lay-down area such as a job site trailer. The contractor must be available to accept delivery. VA staff absolutely will not sign for contractor's supplies and materials.

P. Contractor shall hold weekly construction meetings on-site at a location to be determined by the COR. Contractor shall provide computer generated minutes of all meetings and shall distribute minutes to all participants within two (2) working days after said meeting. Electronic submission of minutes is required in addition to one hard copy to the COR.

Q. Daily logs shall be electronically submitted daily to the COR for all construction personnel, all materials brought on-site that day, work performed on that day, the weather for the day including temperature, precipitation (form and amounts) sunny, cloudy, windy or calm as well as any contacts made that day. Include in the log/report representative and documentary photos of work performed that day. Include all work prior to it being concealed or covered. Sample log/report may be provided, if

01 00 00-17 requested, in electronic format to the contractor for his distribution and use.

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 and areas around buildings in which alterations occur, new construction is to be performed, and areas which are anticipated routes of access. 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.

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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government shall be identified and tagged to be stored.

Items that remain property of the Government shall be

01 00 00-19 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.

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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

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Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical 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.

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• 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.

• Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and 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

01 00 00-22 adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and…