S02 - ATTACHMENT 1 - Specifications Vol. 1 of 2.pdf

A/E DESIGN SERVICES FOR

REMODEL SPECIALTY CARE &

CORRECT HVAC IN BUILDING 19

Construction Documents - 100% SET

Specifications Volume 1

VA Northern California Health Care System Martinez

150 Muir Road Martinez, California DVA Project No.612-18-329

July 19, 2022

Remodel Specialty Care & Correct HVAC in Building 19 Project #612-18-329

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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 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 32 16 Project Schedules 03-18

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-19

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 82 00 Sound Absorbing Materials N/A

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 33 Glass Boards 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for 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 07-16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 02-21

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 02-21

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 03-21

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 03-21

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26 27 26 Wiring Devices 03-21

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 02-21

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 31 Security emergency call, duress alarm, and telecommunications

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security 02-21

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

01 – GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 PROJECT TEAM, PROJECT DATA, ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS

AND MATERIALS

GI003 FLOOR 1 FIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

GI004 FLOOR 2 FIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

GI005 FIRST FLOOR PHASING PLAN

GI006 SECOND FLOOR PHASING PLAN

GI100 ADA CLEARANCES AND TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

07 – STRUCTURAL

SE103 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

08 - ARCHITECTURE

AD101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - EAST

AD102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLANS

AD103 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD111 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING

DEMOLITION PLAN – EAST

AD112 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING

DEMOLITION PLANS

AD113 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING

DEMOLITION PLAN

AE101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EAST

AE102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR PLANS

AE103 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE201 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN - EAST

AE202 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED

CEILING PLANS

AE203 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN

AD401 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR EOS DEMOLITION PLANS

AE301 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE302 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE303 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE400 PERSPECTIVES – 1ST

FLOOR

AE401 PERSPECTIVES – 2ND

FLOOR

AE501 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

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AE502 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE503 CEILING AND SOFFIT DETAILS

AE601 DOOR + WINDOW SCHEDULES

AE602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AE603 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AE604 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AE605 PARTITION TYPES

AE606 PARTITION HEAD DETAILS

AE701 PARTITION DETAILS

AE702 BACKING PLATE SCHEDULE AND WALL PROTECTION DETAILS

AF101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN - EAST

AF102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 & 2 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLANS

AI101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE /

EQUIPMENT PLAN - EAST

AI102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 & 2 SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE /

EQUIPMENT PLANS

AW101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR WAYFINDING PLAN - EAST

AW102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 & 2 SECOND FLOOR WAYFINDING PLANS

AW103 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

AW104 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

AW105 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

AW106 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

11 - FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

FP101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

NEW PLAN EAST

FP201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

NEW WORK PLAN

FP202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

NEW WORK PLAN

FPD101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

DEMOLTION PLAN EAST

FPD102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

DEMOLITION PLAN WEST

FPD201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

DEMOLITION PLAN

FPD202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

DEMOLITION PLAN

12 - PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS NOTES & LEGENDS

P002 PLUMBING SCHEDULES & FIXTURES

P500 PLUMBING DETAILS

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PL101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR UNDERGROUND PLAN

EAST

PL102 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR VENT PLAN EAST

PL201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR WASTE PLAN

PL202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR SS NEW PLAN

PL203 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR VENT PLAN

PL204 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR VENT NEW WORK PLAN

PLD100 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FOUNDATION SS DEMOLITION PLAN EAST

PLD201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR SS DEMOLTION PLAN

PLD202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR SS DEMOLITION PLAN

PP101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR H&CW NEW PLAN EAST

PP102 ENLARGED PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR H&CW NEW PLAN WEST

PP201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR H&CW NEW PLAN

PP202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR H&CW NEW PLAN

PPD101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR H&CW DEMOLITION

PLAN EAST

14 - ELECTRICAL

ES0-1 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS,

GENERAL NOTES

ES0-2 FIRST FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES0-3 SECOND FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES1-1 PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR - DEMOLITION ELECTRICAL

ES1-2 PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR - DEMOLITION ELECTRICAL

ES1-3 PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR - DEMOLITION ELECTRICAL

ES2-1 PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR - LIGHTING

ES2-2 PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR - LIGHTING

ES2-3 PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR - LIGHTING

ES3-1 PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR - POWER

ES3-2 PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR - POWER

ES3-3 PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR - POWER

ES3-4 ROOF PLAN – ELECTRICAL

ES4-1 PHASE 2 FIRST LOOR – FIRE ALARM

ES4-2 PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR – FIRE ALARM

ES4-3 PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR – FIRE ALARM

ES5-1 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM FOR REFERENCE

ES6-1 PANEL SCHEDULE

ES7-1 DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

ES7-2 TELECOM POWER DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

ES7-3 TELECOM DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

14 - MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS NOTES & LEGENDS

M002 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M003 MECHANICAL AIRFLOW

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M100 ENLARGED PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR EXHAUST RISER

NEW WORK PLAN

M101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR HVAC

NEW WORK PLAN EAST

M201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK NORTH

M202 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK PLAN

M203 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK PLAN

M300 ENLARGED ROOF HVAC NEW WORK PLAN

M500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M600 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MA100 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR AIR BALANCE PLAN

MA200 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR AIR BALANCE PLAN

MD101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN EAST

MD201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN NORTH

MD202 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD203 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD300 ENLARGED ROOF HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

MP101 ENLARGED PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR MECH PIPING

NEW WORK PLAN EAST

MP201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR MECH PIPING

NEW WORK PLAN

MP202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR MECH PIPING

NEW WORK PLAN

MPD101 ENLARGED PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR MECH PIPING

DEMOLITION PLAN EAST

MPD201 ENLARGED PHASE 1 SECOND FLOOR MECH PIPING

DEMOLITION PLAN

MPD202 ENLARGED PHASE 2 SECOND FLOOR MECH PIPING

DEMOLITION PLAN

MZ100 FIRST FLOOR AHU ZONING PLAN

MZ101 FIRST FLOOR TERMINAL UNIT ZONING PLAN

MZ102 FIRST FLOOR EXHAUST ZONING PLAN

MZ200 SECOND FLOOR AHU ZONING PLAN

MZ201 SECOND FLOOR TERMINAL UNIT ZONING PLAN

MZ202 SECOND FLOOR EXHAUST ZONING PLAN

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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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

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

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1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT / ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 existing building space for specialty care services as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Officer Representative.

C. Offices of Concourse Federal 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 the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the

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Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made.

Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I

General Construction: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including electrical and low voltage system installation and modification, electrical panel work, and related activities per drawings.

Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including temporary and permanent ductwork relocation and installation, replacement of effected plenum system with ducted systems, and related activities per drawings.

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:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

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

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

Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site at the specific request of the Resident Engineer / COR.

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

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

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked

“Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project.

Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on

Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

COR.

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical

Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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.

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

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To 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 phasingdates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

Phase I: See Plans (sheet GI005)

Phase II: See Plans (sheet GI06)

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H. Building No. 19 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 19 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods, in a schedule mutually agreeable to the COR and the Contractor.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

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

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

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

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

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(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times.

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

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

COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time 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.

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6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

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

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by

COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in

Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

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

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

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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 and VAAR 852.236-

88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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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 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.

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

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and

49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform

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

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Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the

Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

Medical Center's Chief.

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

Printing Office:

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

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

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

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Communications Regulations

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

Packaging

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

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

Transportation

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

Preparation

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

1.10 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

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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 VAAR 852.236-88) and

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the Architect..

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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 Resident

Engineer's /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 Engineer 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.

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1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly 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 Contractor 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 suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond 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:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the

“Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the

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

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

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

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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

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

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

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b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

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E. 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 tworecord copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design.