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This document package is for a federal construction contract opportunity to upgrade primary care facilities at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Key details include upgrading and renovating existing buildings, constructing two additions totaling over 25,000 square feet, selective demolition, asbestos abatement, elevator modernization, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, and associated site work. The solicitation includes base requirements as well as multiple deductive alternates modifying the scope of work in specific areas. Responses are due by April 30, 2020 to Veterans Health Administration Contracting Office 1. The awarded firm will be responsible for construction management, coordination, and ensuring all work meets specifications over a duration of approximately 18 months.

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Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare

System Liberty Building

Upgrade Primary Care

Northampton, Massachusetts VA Project No. 631-451

Date of Issue:

April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020 Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System VA Project No. 631-451 Liberty Building - Upgrade Primary Care

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 000110

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

000101 Cover Page 000110 Table of Contents 000115 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 General Requirements 013323 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 013526 Safety Requirements 014219 Reference Standards 014500 Quality Control 014529 Testing Laboratory Services 015719 Temporary Environmental Controls 017419 Construction Waste Management 018113 Sustainable Construction Requirements 019100 General Commissioning Requirements 019999 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 Demolition 028211 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 028333 Disturbance of Lead, Cadmium and Chromium Materials

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

030513 Concrete Sealers 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

040129 Restoration of Unit Masonry 042000 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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050513 Factory-Applied Coating for Metal 051200 Structural Steel Framing 053100 Steel Decking 054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 055000 Metal Fabrications 055100 Metal Stairs

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry 061663 Cementitious Sheathing 062000 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071113 Bituminous Dampproofing 072113 Thermal Insulation 072200 Roof and Deck Insulation 072400 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 072726 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 075323 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Roofing 076000 Flashing and Sheet Metal 076100 Sheet Metal Roofing 078100 Applied Fireproofing 078400 Firestopping 079200 Joint Sealants 079513 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081400 Interior Wood Doors 083113 Access Doors and Frames 083453 Security Doors and Frames

083616.13 Barn (Sliding) Doors

084113 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 085113 Aluminum Windows 087100 Door Hardware 087113 Automatic Door Operator 088000 Glazing 089000 Louvers and Vents

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090516 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing 092900 Gypsum Board 093013 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 095100 Acoustical Ceilings 095423 Linear Metal Ceilings 096513 Resilient Base and Accessories 096516 Resilient Sheet Flooring 096519 Resilient Tile Flooring 096616 Terrazzo Floor Tile 096800 Carpeting 098433 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 099100 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101400 Signage 102123 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 102600 Wall and Door Protection 102800 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 104413 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 105113 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

111300 Loading Dock Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122400 Window Shades 123100 Manufactured Metal Casework 125670 Wall Mounted Computer Wall Track

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

130541 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

142410 Modernization of Hydraulic Elevators

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

000101 Cover Page 000110 Table of Contents 211313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220511 Common Work Results for Plumbing 220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220711 Plumbing Insulation 221100 Facility Water Distribution 221300 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 224000 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

230511 Common Work Results for HVAC 230512 General Motor Requirements for HVAC & Steam Generation Equipment 230541 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 230711 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 230800 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 230923 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 232113 Hydronic Piping 232123 Hydronic Pumps 232213 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 232300 Refrigerant Piping 232500 HVAC Water Treatment 233100 HVAC Ducts and Casings 233400 HVAC Fans 233600 Air Terminal Units 233700 Air Outlets and Inlets 234000 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 237300 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 238200 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 238216 Air Coils

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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260511 Requirements for Electrical Installations 260519 Low-Voltage Elect. Power Conductors & Cables 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260573 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 260923 Lighting Controls 262416 Panelboards 262726 Wiring Devices 262911 Motor Controllers 262921 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 263353 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 264313 Surge Protective Devices 265100 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270511 Requirements for Communications Installation 270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 270533 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 270800 Commissioning of Communications Systems 271000 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 271100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 271500 Communications Structured Cabling 275223 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 Common Work Results for Electrical Safety and Security 280513 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 280526 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

280528.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 281300 Physical Access Control Systems 281523 Intercom Entry Systems 281600 Intrusion Detection System 282300 Video Surveillance 283100 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 Site Clearing 312000 Earthwork 312319 Dewatering

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312323.33 Flowable Fill

312500 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

320523 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 321216 Asphalt Paving 321610 Curbing 321723 Pavement Markings 329000 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

331000 Water Utilities 334000 Storm Sewer Utilities

APPENDICES

Appendix A Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection Design Narrative Appendix B CX Commissioning Plan Appendix C Standard Signage Type Drawings Appendix D Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 000115

CIVIL:

1-GS-001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

1-GS-100 DEMOLITION PLAN

1-GS-200 LAYOUT AND MATERIALS PLAN

1-GS-300 GRADING, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PLAN

1-GS-400 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

1-GS-500 DETAILS

1-GS-501 DETAILS

1-GS-600 EXISTING CONDITIONS TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

STRUCTURAL:

1-S-001 GENERAL NOTES

1-S-002 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS (1 OF 2)

1-S-003 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS (2 OF 2)

1-S-100 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS (1 OF 3)

1-S-101 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS (2 OF 3)

1-S-102 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS (3 OF 3)

1-S-103 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS (1 OF 3)

1-S-104 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS (2 OF 3)

1-S-105 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS (3 OF 3)

1-S-200 BASEMENT LEVEL - FOUNDATION PLAN

1-S-201 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL - FRAMING PLAN

1-S-202 SECOND LEVEL - FRAMING PLAN

1-S-203 PART PLANS AND LOADING DOCK PLANS

1-S-204 PRIMARY CARE ADDITION PART PLANS

1-S-205 MECHANICAL UNIT PART PLANS

1-S-300 COLUMN SCHEDULE

1-S-301 PILASTER DETAILS

1-S-310 BRACED FRAME ELEVATIONS

1-S-400 EXISTING BLDG. SECTIONS

1-S-401 EXISTING BLDG. SECTIONS AND DETAILS

1-S-402 INFILL ADD. & LOADING DOCK SECTIONS

1-S-403 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

1-S-404 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

1-S-500 CANOPY AND VESTIBULE DETAILS

1-S-501 CANOPY AND VESTIBULE DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL:

1-AG-100 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS AND LEGENDS

February 28, 2020 Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System

E4H Project No. 2015117 Northampton, MA

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1-AG-101 PROJECT AREA PLAN

1-AG-102 LIFE SAFETY PLANS AND CODE SUMMARY

1-AG-103 PHASING PLANS

1-AD-100 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

1-AD-101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

1-AD-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN & N. WING DEMOLITION PLAN

1-AS-110 PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

1-AS-111 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1-AS-112 PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR & N. WING PLAN

1-AS-113 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN

1-AS-210 DEMO & PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-211 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-212 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-301 BUILDING SECTIONS AND WALL SECTIONS

1-AS-310 EXISTING WALL SECTIONS

1-AS-311 WALL SECTIONS

1-AS-312 WALL SECTIONS

1-AS-313 WALL SECTIONS

1-AS-401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN A

1-AS-402 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN B

1-AS-403 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN C

1-AS-404 ENLARGED LOADING DOCK PLAN

1-AS-405 ENLARGED ENTRY PLAN

1-AS-411 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-412 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-413 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-414 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-421 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

1-AS-422 SECOND FLOOR & N. WING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

1-AS-501 PARTITION TYPES

1-AS-502 DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULES AND TYPES

1-AS-503 INTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-504 CEILING DETAILS

1-AS-510 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-511 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-512 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-513 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-514 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-515 EXTERIOR DETAILS

1-AS-611 INTERIOR DOOR AND FRAME DETAILS

1-AS-701 MILLWORK & MISC. DETAILS

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INTERIOR

DESIGN:

1-AF-101 FLOOR FINISH PLAN

1-AF-102 WALL FINISH PLAN

1-AF-103 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULES

1-AF-104 MATERIALS AND FINISHES INDEX

1-AF-105 WALL PROTECTION PLAN

FIRE

PROTECTION:

1-FA-000 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND AND NOTES

1-FA-101 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

1-FA-101D FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PART D

1-FA-103 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

1-FA-103D FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

PART D

1-FA-201 FIRE PROTECTION SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

1-FA-800 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING:

1-P-000 PLUMBING LEGEND AND SCHEDULES

0-PD-100A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART A

0-PD-100B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART B

0-PD-100C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART C

0-PD-100D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART D

1-PD-100A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART A

1-PD-100B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART B

1-PD-100C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART C

1-PD-100D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT DEMO PLAN - PART D

1-PD-101A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY DEMO PLAN - PART A

1-PD-101B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY DEMO PLAN - PART B

1-PD-101C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY DEMO PLAN -PART C

1-PD-101D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY DEMO PLAN - PART D

0-PL-100A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT PLAN - PART A

0-PL-100B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT PLAN - PART B

0-PL-100C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT PLAN - PART C

0-PL-100D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR BELOW SLAB WASTE & VENT PLAN - PART D

1-PL-100A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT NEW WORK PLAN - PART A

1-PL-100B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT NEW WORK PLAN - PART B

1-PL-100C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT NEW WORK PLAN - PART C

1-PL-100D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT NEW WORK PLAN - PART D

1-PP-100A PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY NEW WORK PLAN - PART A

1-PP-100B PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY NEW WORK PLAN - PART B

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1-PP-100C PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY NEW WORK PLAN - PART C

1-PP-100D PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY NEW WORK PLAN - PART D

1-PL-101B PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - PART B (1 OF 1)

1-PL-102B PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - PART B (2 OF 2)

1-PP-400 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL:

1-M-000 MECHANICAL LEGEND

1-MD-100 MECHANICAL BASEMENT DEMO PLAN

1-MD-101A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCT DEMO PLAN - PART A

1-MD-101B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCT DEMO PLAN - PART B

1-MD-101C MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCT DEMO PLAN - PART C

1-MD-101D MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCT DEMO PLAN - PART D

1-MD-103 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMO PLANS

1-MD-201A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMO PLAN - PART A

1-MD-201B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMO PLAN - PART B

1-MD-201C MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMO PLAN - PART C

1-MD-201D MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMO PLAN - PART D

1-MH-100 MECHANICAL BASEMENT PLAN

1-MH-101A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PART A

1-MH-101B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PART B

1-MH-101C MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PART C

1-MH-101D MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - PART D

1-MH-102 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN

1-MH-103 MECHANICAL ATTIC PLAN

1-MP-201A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN - PART A

1-MP-201B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN - PART B

1-MP-201C MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN - PART C

1-MP-201D MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN - PART D

1-MP-202 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

1-MH-300 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-MI-400 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MI-401 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MI-402 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MI-403 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MI-404 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MI-405 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEMATICS

1-MH-406 HVAC PRESSURE MAP

ELECTRICAL:

1-E-000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

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1-ED-101A ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PART A

1-ED-101B ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PART B

1-ED-101C ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PART C

1-EFA-101A SECOND & FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN – PART A

1-EFA-101B FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN – PART B

1-EFA-101C FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN – PART C

1-EFA-101D FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - PART D

1-EFA-200 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

1-ES-001 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

1-ES-101A ELECTRICAL SECOND & FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – PART A

1-ES-101B ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – PART B

1-ES-101C ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – PART C

1-ES-101D ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PART D

1-ES-201A ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – PART A

1-ES-201B ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – PART B

1-ES-201C ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – PART C

1-ES-201D ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PART D

1-ES-202 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

1-ES-203 ATTIC - ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW

1-ES-301A ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LOW VOLTAGE PLAN – PART A

1-ES-301B ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LOW VOLTAGE PLAN – PART B

1-ES-301C ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LOW VOLTAGE PLAN – PART C

1-ES-401A ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN - PART A

1-ES-401B ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN - PART B

1-ES-401C ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN - PART C

1-ES-600 ELECTRICAL POWER RISER DIAGRAM

1-ES-601 ELECTRICAL LOW VOLTAGE RISER DIAGRAMS

1-ES-700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

1-ES-701 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

1-ES-800 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1-ES-801 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

END OF SECTION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 010000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to Section 013526 - 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 additions and interior renovations associated with Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System -

Liberty Building - Upgrade Primary Care. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, renovations, constructing two additions, selective demolition, specified abatement, alterations, elevator upgrade, ceilings, casework, carpentry, partitions, doors, louvers, finishes, miscellaneous specialties, masonry, metals, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telephone and data cabling, security systems, equipment, utility systems, site utilities, site works and certain other items.

B. Visits to the site by Offeror(s): The VA Contracting Officer will schedule an organized site visit during the solicitation process.

C. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training: Section 013526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 STATEMENT OF OFFER ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Work includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, testing and infrastructure required to complete work for Central Western Massachusetts

Healthcare System - Liberty Building - Upgrade Primary Care, Project No. 631-451, Northampton, Massachusetts in accordance with the Contract Documents, including Technical

Specifications and Drawings. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, constructing two additions, selective demolition, specified abatement, alterations, elevator upgrade, ceilings, casework, carpentry, partitions, doors, louvers, finishes, miscellaneous specialties, masonry, metals, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telephone and data cabling, security systems, equipment, site utilities, site work and certain other items.

B. North Wing full scope deduct alternate 1:

1. AHU replacement and associated mechanical upgrades.

2. Renovations to create 2 new toilet rooms, 1307 & 1308.

3. Finish upgrades to include new ceilings, flooring, and paint.

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4. Demo of all existing millwork and plumbing.

5. Asbestos Abatement

C. North Wing partial scope as deduct alternate 2:

1. Deduct:

a. AHU replacement and associated mechanical upgrades.

b. Renovations to create 2 new toilet rooms, 1307 & 1308.

2. Keep:

a. Finish upgrades to include new ceilings, flooring, and paint.

b. Demo of all existing millwork and plumbing.

c. Asbestos Abatement

D. Partial scope deduct alternate in North Wing 3:

1. Keep only new paint. Remove all other work shown in North Wing.

E. Full scope deduct alternate 4:

1. Intrusion detection consisting of glass break, motion detectors, and ancillary work.

F. Finish option modifications as deduct alternates. Price each separately:

1. Remove all RWC-1a from project - Deduct 5.

2. Remove full height wall tile from all walls at staff toilets (7 locations) except at wet wall -

Deduct 6.

3. Wet wall to receive all same tile (PT-1a) and no decorative mosaic tile (PT-3a) - Deduct 7.

4. Deduct handrail materials in patient corridors in phase 1, keep price for labor of install -

Deduct 8.

5. Remove 3Form from sliding barn doors at teamwork side only of exam rooms in primary care. Replace with flush wood sliding barn door - Deduct 9.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contractor shall bear the cost of providing, as necessary, complete sets of specifications and

Drawings to the Contractor and his/her subcontractors by downloading electronic versions furnished by the Contracting Office.

B. Additional sets of Drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from the electronic files provided.

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.

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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. Contractor is required to obtain badges for all personnel working on site. Badges shall be visibly worn at all times.

a. VA Badge Level to be determined by COR.

C. In accordance with VA Directive 0735 Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and

Contractors, all contractors on VA premises are require to obtain proper identification cards. The following information describes the criteria for each type of identification card:

1. PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for more than 6 months OR more than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel, (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification, a favorable SAC adjudication and an initiated

National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

2. Non-PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for less than 6 months OR less than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractor) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification and a favorable SAC adjudication.

3. Flash Badge is required for common access ONLY for less than 6 months or less than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a Flash

Badge requires one form of acceptable identification.

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D. Contractors are required to submit to the COR a list of personnel to be mobilized for the work associated with the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification to the CO and COR. The list is to include current status of SAC background investigation, i.e. –

SAC + NACI, date completed; SAC, date completed.

E. Determination of the level of identification required will be determined by the COR, based on the contract/task order scope of work and level of access required.

F. Contractors are to contact the COR regarding credentialing requirements.

G. COR will facilitate contractor submission of information through the CO, PIV Sponsor and PIV

Office at the Medical Center to obtain proper credentials for each contractor personnel to be on campus to complete the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification.

1. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give a one week notice to the COR so that VA coverage for the work can be scheduled.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. If appropriate coverage is not available for the date and time requested, work will be scheduled for an alternate date/time. Normal working hours are 8am – 5:30pm (Monday through Friday).

2. Noisy and vibration-excessive work shall occur as after-hours work, as direct by the COR.

a. Contractor shall identify all such noisy and vibration-excessive work, (such as core drilling, stud bolting jack-hammering, etc.) and implement a plan that includes all adjacent spaces, (including areas within floors above and below).

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without permission of the COR. When the COR has given permission to photograph the premises, the COR shall be present during the photographing and there shall be absolutely no patients or visitors in the photographs.

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 COR.

H. Guards: (Not Used)

I. Newly Installed Key Control:

1. If requested by the COR, 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.

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2. Construction sites shall be secured utilizing Contractor-provided lock cores. The Contractor is responsible for providing locksets and/or padlocks that are compatible with BEST 7-pin lock cores.

a. The Contractor shall provide 5 keys to COR for COR and emergency requirements.

Keys shall not be duplicated by the Contractor.

3. The General Contractor shall provide full access to the construction site to the COR for the purpose of security inspections, including toolboxes and parked machines.

4. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 087100, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

J. 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 manuals, 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 COR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify COR 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.

K. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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1. Vehicle parking: VA will provide Contractors with 5 parking passes for job site area. Beyond that they will have parking available at a lower lot as directed by the COR.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. See Section 013526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Prior to mobilization the COR and GC Project Manager will work together to develop a Pre-

Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) form; See Attachments. This will be approved by the VA

Safety Manager. Once mobilized and as often as directed by the COR, the Contractor shall submit to the COR, a revised PCRA form.

1.7 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 COR. 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 COR 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 COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR.

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 the Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Work shall be accomplished during normal work hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm (unless approved by the VA) excluding

Federal holidays, as to cause the least interferences possible with the normal activities of the facility and the surrounding areas. The COR shall review all work that is to occur in construction

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COR shall review other relevant services, the concerns of disrupting adjacent areas with noise, vibrations, dust and any other similar activities. The purpose of this review shall be to clearly identify specific work to be conducted off-hours, and performed beyond normal work hours. Such activities may include, but are not limited to; cutting and patching, demolition and drilling. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas 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. 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.

2. 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.

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

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 insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows (Refer to the Drawings for Phasing Plan details):

• Phase 1:

o Remove existing handrails at northeast entry to allow for installation of new temporary loading dock. The northeast entry will serve as loading dock for deliveries while

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010000 - page 8 of 26 construction takes place on the south side of the building. Refer to civil drawings for temporary site layout at north side of building. Also refer to specifications for more information regarding custom temporary loading dock. Maintain an ICRA Level 3 during

Phase 1.

• Phase 2:

o Phase 2 will consist of the main body of work to include all work south of the south side of the support corridor. The infill between Grid Lines F.1 and G including First Floor and Second Floor Mechanical Penthouse with all associated mechanical equipment will be completed in this phase. Elevator will be upgraded. Refer to MEP Drawings and coordinate with COR for sequencing of HVAC & electrical demo, shut downs, and new installation tie-ins. Additionally, the renovation and addition west of Grid Line G including the ambulance pick up ramp and new loading dock will be completed during this phase. Maintain an ICRA Level 2 during Phase 2 in construction space and an ICRA

Level 3 when outside of construction space in other areas of hospital.

• Phase 3:

o Phase 3 consists of everything north of the north half of the support corridor and work in the north wing (Deduct Alternate). Additionally, at this time the temporary loading dock that was installed during Phase 1 can be demolished. new handrails to be installed at existing stair at northeast entry. Maintain an ICRA Level 2 during Phase 3 in construction space and an ICRA Level 3 when outside of construction space in other areas of hospital.

• Phase 4:

o The final phase will be to complete finish work associated with the support corridor. All work to be scheduled off-hours. Maintain an ICRA Level 3 during Phase 4.

• General Construction Notes:

o Construction areas: ICRA Level 2 o Occupied areas: ICRA Level 3 o Insure that all existing mechanical and electrical services serving areas outside the areas of construction remain in service throughout construction. Any necessary shutdowns will require a minimum of 72 hours of notice. Coordinate with MEP Drawings and COR for required mechanical/electrical shutdowns.

o Any excessively noisy work including (but not limited to) demolition, wall track installation, and foundation work above and near the existing audiology suite needs to be performed off-hours and coordinated with the COR. It is the intent that all spaces within

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010000 - page 9 of 26 the building outside the area of construction will remain occupied and open to servicing patients throughout construction.

o All asbestos abatement needs to be scheduled and coordinated in accordance with

Specification Section 02 82 11. Traditional abatement procedures to apply. Areas of abatement include (but are not limited to) HVAC, plumbing, flooring and ceiling tiles within the basement and in the north wing. Abatement will also need to occur in the first floor portion of the north wing. Specific areas and quantities for abatement are listed in spec section 028211. All abatement and demo work to be completed off-hours.

Coordinate timing with COR. Maintain an ICRA level 2 during abatement and all portions of demolition.

o Phases must be complete (ie. punchlist complete, red lines submitted, O&M Manuals received) prior to moving to next phase.

o Throughout construction the existing 2-hr floor separation between the First and Second

Floors needs to be maintained.

Phase 2 will begin immediately upon completion of Phase 1.

Allow 45 calendar days for VA relocations between Phase 2 and Phase 3.

Phase 4 shall fall immediately subsequent to the completion of Phase 3.

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

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

Contractor.

I. The Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

J. 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.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

L. When a building, or portion of a building, is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility, therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified. Contractor required to maintain temperature for installation of finishes in accordance with Manufacturer instructions.

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 the VA Safety Specialist, via the COR.

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

Refer to specification Sections 260511, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

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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. The COR shall be notified of approximate dates of expected upcoming major interruptions 30 days in advance so that the Medical Center can begin making plans for maintaining operations during the utility interruption.

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

Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, are not to be left abandoned in place. Whether these abandoned services lines are part of the project or not, they are required to be removed. If abandoned services are located in the footprint of renovation, they are to be removed under this contract.

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

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

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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 exit closures, heavy equipment operations, and work impacting traffic.

1.8 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 COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of the contract documents.

C. Re-Survey: 14 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.

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. See Section 013526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

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B. The Contractor shall submit, on a once per phase basis to the COR, completed Infection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA) Forms. This is to be approved by the VA Infection Control Nurse. See

Attachments.

1.10 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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to reinstallation 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. The Contractor is prohibited from using VA dumpsters. The Contractor shall furnish and pay for all dumpsters required to legally remove construction debris from the VA Medical Center.

The contractor shall request placement of a dumpster onto VA property through a written request to the COR identifying on a site plan approximate proposed location of dumpster(s).

Dumpster shall not impact roadways, parking lots, ramps, entrances/exits, access to exterior equipment, hydrants, Siamese fire pipe connections/PIV, underground utilities, manholes, or any other accessed utility.

1.11 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

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Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 015719, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.12 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.)

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