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This document outlines the specifications for a federal construction contract to renovate and expand the emergency department at the Northport VA Medical Center in New York. The project involves general construction work including alterations, site work, roadways, and utilities. It will be conducted in phases with the contractor required to develop a critical path method schedule and maintain the project schedule. The contractor must also cost load work activities and submit computer-generated time/cost reports monthly. The specifications cover requirements for the contractor's representative and consultant, computer scheduling software, work activity cost data, schedule requirements, and various general construction and site work specifications.

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NORTHPORT VA ADMINISTRATION

RENOVATE & EXPAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

BUILDINGS 200 / 200N

79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD

NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768

PROJECT 632-353

PROJECT MANUAL

VOLUME 1

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

ARCHITECTURAL

STRUCTURAL

December 7, 2018

RBSD ARCHITECTS PC

55 BROADWAY

NEW YORK, NY 10006

(212) 571-0788

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08-01-17

RENOVATE AND EXPAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

00 01 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 00 Title Page – Volume 1 - 00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-17 00 01 15

VOL 1 BASE

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 1 Base Project 07-15

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VOL 2 DA1

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 1 Deduct Alternate 1 07-15

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VOL 2 DA2

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 2 Deduct Alternate 2 07-15

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VOL 2 DA3

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 3 Deduct Alternate 3 07-15

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VOL 2 DA4

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 4 Deduct Alternate 4 07-15

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VOL 2 DA5

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 5 Deduct Alternate 5 07-15

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VOL 2 DA6

List of Drawing Sheets Volume 2 DA 6 Deduct Alternate 6 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements (See Volumes 2 and 3) 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

RENOVATE AND EXPAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

00 01 10-2

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16 04 40 00 Exterior Stonework --

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 16 13 Cementitious Waterproofing - 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 42 29 Automatic Entrance 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 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 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

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09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-15 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base with Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14 09 72 00 Dry Erase Wall Covering -- 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15 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 08-14 10 51 00 Metal Lockers -- 10 71 13 Exterior Sun Control Devices -- 10 73 13 Canopies -- 10 75 00 Flagpoles 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 70 00 Medical Equipment Service Columns -- 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 09-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mat and Frame --

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 20 01 Protection Padding System --

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Electric Hydraulic Elevator 05-11 14 90 00 Pneumatic Tube System --

[END OF VOLUME 1]

VOLUME 2

00 01 00 Title Page- Volume 2 00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

00 01 10-4

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 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

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

Equipment 02-15/

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 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 08-17 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-15 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-15 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

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26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 08-14 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 32 13 Engine Generators 12-12 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 06-13

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 10 00 Electronic Access Control - 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

[END OF VOLUME 2]

VOLUME 3

00 01 00 Title Page- Volume 3 - 00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

00 01 10-6

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16 33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

[END OF VOLUME 3]

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SECTION 00 01 15

VOLUME 1 - BASE PROJECT

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The Drawings listed below, accompanying these Specifications, form a part of the Contract.

Drawing No. Title

T-000 Cover Sheet GI-001 General Notes & Index of Drawings GI-002 Abbreviations & Symbols GI-003 Location Plan GI-004 First Floor Phase 1 Plan GI-005 First Floor Phase 2 Plan GI-006 First Floor Life Safety Plan

CIVIL

200-GS-100 General Notes and Legends 200-GS-200 Site Survey Plan 200-GS-300 Demolition Plan 200-GS-400 Site Plan 200-GS-500 Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan 200-GS-600 Landscaping Plan 200-GS-700 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 200-GS-701 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Notes and Details 200-GS-800 Fire Access Plan 200-GS-801 Phase Development Plan 200-GS-900 Construction Details 200-AS-901 Construction Details 200-AS-902 Construction Details 200-AS-903 Construction Details

HAZARDOUS MATEIALS

200-HA-100 Phase 1, First Floor, Abatement Plan 200-HA-110 Phase 2, First Floor, Abatement Plan 200-HA-120 Roof Abatement Plan

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200-AS-100 Basement Demolition Plan

200-AS-110 Basement Demolition Plan

200-AS-120 First Floor Demolition Plan

200-AS-130 Roof Demolition Plan

200-AS-200 Basement Construction Plan

200-AS-210 First Floor Construction Plan

200-AS-210.1 First Floor Pneumatic Tube System Plan

200-AS-220 Roof Plan

200-AS-300 North, South and East Elevations

200-AS-310 Building Sections

200-AS-400 Enlarged First Floor Plan, Part "A"

200-AS-410 Enlarged First Floor Plan, Part "B"

200-AS-500 Interior Elevations

200-AS-510 Interior Elevations

200-AS-520 Toilets Interior Elevations

200-AS-530 Interior Elevations

200-AS-540 Patient Bed Service Wall Elevations

200-AS-600 Basement Reflected Ceiling Plan

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

200-AS-620 Part First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan -

Patient Lift System

200-AS-700 Elevator Plans, Section and Details

200-AS-800 Exterior Wall Sections and Details

200-AS-810 Exterior Wall Sections and Details

200-AS-820 Exterior Wall Sections and Details

200-AS-840 Exterior Wall Sections and Details

200-AS-850 Exterior Wall Sections and Details

200-AS-860 Wall Sections

200-AS-870 Plan Details

200-AS-880 Plan Details

200-AS-900 Partition Types

200-AS-910 Door Types and Details

200-AS-920 Reflected Ceiling Details

200-AS-930 Casework and Millwork Details

200-AS-940 Casework and Millwork Details

200-AS-950 Partition & Miscellaneous Details

200-AS-960 Miscellaneous Details

200-AS-961 Bathroom Water Proofing Details

200-AS-970 SBS Roof Details

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200-AS-971 SBS Roof Details

200-AS-972 Fabric Canopy, Plan, Section, Partial

Elevation & Details

200-AS-980 Door Schedule

200-AS-1000 Basement Finishes and Patterns Plan

200-AS-1100 First Floor Finishes Plan

200-AS-1200 First Floor Finishes Patterns Plan

200-AS-1300 Finishes Schedule

200-AS-2000 Security Plan

200-AS-2100 Partial First Floor Furniture, Power and

Tele/Data Plan

200-AS-3000 Basement Sign Location Plan

200-AS-3010 First Floor Sign Location Plan

200-AS-3020 Interior Sign Types

200-AS-3030 Interior Sign Types

200-AS-3040 Sign Schedule

200-SS-000 Column Schedule General Notes

200-SS-001 Foundation Plan

200-SS-002 First Floor Framing Plan

200-SS-003 New Roof Framing Plan

200-SS-004 Foundation Sections

200-SS-005 Foundation Sections and Details

200-SS-006 Foundation Sections and Details

200-SS-007 Typical Foundation Sections and Details

200-SS-008 Structural Spandrel Sections

200-SS-009 Typical Structural Steel Sections and

Details

MECHANICAL

200-MH-0001 Symbol List, Abbreviations and Notes

200-MH-0002 Ventilation Index

200-MD-1001 First Floor Part Plan Demolition Work

200-MD-1002 Roof Part Plan Demolition Work 200-MH-1000 Basement Plan 200-MP-1001 First Floor Part Plan Piping

200-MH-1002 Roof Part Plan

200-MH-4000 First Floor Part Plan Ductwork

200-MH-4001 First Floor Part Plan Ductwork

200-MH-4002 Mechanical Equipment Room Plan

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200-MH-5000 Details

200-MH-5001 Details

200-MH-5002 Details

200-MH-5003 Details

200-MH-6000 Schedules

200-MH-6001 Schedules

200-MH-6002 Schedules

200-MH-7000 AHU-1, EF-1, 2, 3 Details & Fuel Oil System

Flow Diagram

200-MH-8000 Automatic Temperature Control Diagrams

200-MH-8001 Automatic Temperature Control Diagrams

200-MH-8002 Automatic Temperature Control Diagrams

PLUMBING

200-PL001 Symbols, Abbreviations, Notes, Schedules 200-PD100 Basement Floor Part Plan –Demolition 200-PD101 First Floor Part Plan – Demolition 200-PL100 Basement Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-PL101 Basement Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-PL102 Sub-Basement Floor Part Plan - New Work 200-PL103 First Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-PL104 First Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-PL105 Roof Part Plan – New Work 200-PL200 Medical Gases and Domestic Water Riser

Diagrams 200-PL201 Storm Water and Sanitary Riser Diagrams

ELECTRICAL

200-EP-0001 Symbol List Notes and Abbreviations 200-EP-0002 Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan 200-ED-1001 1st Floor Part Plan - Demolition 200-EP-1000 Basement Part Plan-Power and Signal 200-EP-1001 1st Floor Part Plans-Power and Signal 200-EP-1002 Roof Part Plan 200-EP-2001 1st Floor Part Plan - Lighting 200-EP-3000 Single Line Diagrams 200-EP-5001 Details Sheet #1 200-EP-5002 Details Sheet #2 200-EP-5003 Details Sheet #3 200-EP-5004 Generator Installation Details 200-EP-6000 Panel Schedules

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200-ES-2001 First Floor Security Power Plan

FIRE PROTECTION

200-FX001 Symbols, Abbreviations, Notes, Schedules, Details 200-FD100 Basement Floor Part Plan – Demolition 200-FD101 First Floor Part Plan – Demolition 200-FD102 First Floor Part Plan – Demolition 200-FX100 Basement Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-FX101 First Floor Part Plan – New Work 200-FX102 First Floor Part Plan – New Work

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VOLUME 2 - DA1 - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-GS-400 Site Plan - DA1

200-GS-500 Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan DA1

200-GS-600 Landscaping Plan- DA1

200-AS-210 First Floor Construction Plan - DA1

200-AS-220 Roof Plan - DA1

200-AS-300 North, South and East Elevations - DA1

200-AS-310 Building Sections - DA1

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA1

200-AS-820 Exterior Wall Sections and Details - DA1

200-AS-840 Exterior Wall Sections and Details - DA1

200-AS-880 Plan Details - DA1

200-AS-1100 First Floor Finishes Plan - DA1

200-AS-1200 First Floor Finishes Patterns Plan - DA1

200-AS-1300 Finishes Schedule – DA1

200-AS-2000 Security Plan - DA1

200-AS-3010 First Floor Sign Location Plan - DA1

200-AS-3040 Sign Schedule - DA1

200-SS-000 Column Schedule General Notes - DA1 200-SS-001 Foundation Plan - DA1 200-SS-002 First Floor Framing Plan - DA1 200-SS-003 New Roof Framing Plan - DA1 200-SS-005 Foundation Sections and Details - DA1 200-SS-006 Foundation Sections and Details - DA1

200-MH-4002 Mechanical Equipment Room Plan - DA1

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200-PL103 First Floor Part Plan – DA1

200-PL105 Roof Plan – Demolition and New Work DA-1

200-EP-1001 1st Floor Part Plans-Power and Signal - DA1

200-FX101 First Floor Part Plan - DA1

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VOLUME 2 DA2 DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-MH-4000 First Floor Part Plan Ductwork - DA2

200-MH-4001 First Floor Part Plan Ductwork - DA2

200-EP-1001 1st Floor Part Plans-Power and Signal -

DA2

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VOLUME 2 - DA3 - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-AS-210 First Floor Construction Plan - DA3

200-AS-400 Enlarge First Floor Plan, Part "A" - DA3

200-AS-410 Enlarged First Floor Plan, Part "B" - DA3

200-AS-600 Basement Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA3

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA3

200-AS-700 Elevator Plans, Section and Details - DA3

200-AS-1100 First Floor Finishes Plan - DA3

200-AS-1200 First Floor Finishes Patterns Plan - DA3

200-AS-1300 Finishes Schedule - DA3

200-AS-2000 Security Plan - DA3

200-AS-3010 First Floor Sign Location Plan - DA3

200-AS-3040 Sign Schedule - DA3

200-EP-1000 Basement Part Plan-Power and Signal - DA3

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VOLUME 2 - DA4 - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-AS-210 First Floor Construction Plan - DA4

200-AS-220 Roof Plan - DA4

200-AS-600 Basement Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA4

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA4 200-AS-1100 First Floor Finishes Plan - DA4 200-AS-1200 First Floor Finishes Patterns Plan - DA4

200-AS-1300 Finishes Schedule - DA4

200-AS-2000 Security Plan – DA4

200-AS-3010 First Floor Sign Location Plan - DA4

200-AS-3040 Sign Schedule - DA4

200-SS-001 Foundation Plan - DA4

200-SS-002 First Floor Framing Plan - DA4

200-SS-003 New Roof Framing Plan - DA4

200-SS-004 Foundation Sections - DA4

200-SS-005 Foundation Sections and Details - DA4

200-MH-1000 Basement Plan Ductwork - DA4

200-PL101 Basement Floor Part Plan - DA4

200-PL102 Sub-Basement Floor Part Plan - DA4

200-PL200 Medical Gases and Domestic Water Riser

Diagrams - DA4

200-PL201 Storm Water and Sanitary Riser Diagrams -

DA4

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200-EP-1000 Basement Part Plan-Power and Signal - DA4

200-EP-2000 Basement Part Plan-Lighting - DA4

200-FD100 Basement Floor Part Plan-Demolition - DA4

200-FX100 Basement Floor Part Plan - DA4

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-GS-600 Landscaping Plan - DA5

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA5

200-EP-2001 1st Floor Part Plan-Lighting - DA5

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RENOVATE and EXPAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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VOLUME 2 - DA6 - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 6

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

200-AS-210 First Floor Construction Plan - DA6

200-AS-310 Building Sections - DA6

200-AS-610 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - DA6

200-AS-1100 First Floor Finishes Plan - DA6

200-AS-1200 First Floor Finishes Patterns Plan - DA6

200-AS-1300 Finishes Schedule - DA6

200-AS-2000 Security Plan - DA6 200-AS-3010 First Floor Sign Location Plan – DA6 200-AS-3040 Sign Schedule – DA6

200-MP-1001 First Floor Part Plan Piping - DA6

200-MH-4000 First Floor Part Plan Ductwork - DA6

200-PL100 Basement Floor Part Plan - DA6

200-PL103 First Floor Part Plan - DA6

200-PL200 Medical Gases and Domestic Water Riser

Diagrams - DA6

200-PL201 Storm Water and Sanitary Riser Diagrams -

DA6

200-EP-1001 1st Floor Part Plans-Power and Signal - DA6

200-EP-2001 1st Floor Part Plan-Lighting - DA6

200-FX101 First Floor Part Plan - DA6

RENOVATE and EXPAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 (RESERVED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 RESERVED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.27 RESERVED

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1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (RESERVED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 (RESERVED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 prepare site for building operations, alterations of existing construction, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Work of this Project, in Phases; as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Architect-Engineer: The Offices of RBSD Architects PC, Kallen and

Lemelson, Consulting Engineers LLP, T. Y. Lin, International, and

Steven R. Harwood P.E.as Architect-Engineer, may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. All employees of Prime Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work of this Project includes general construction, alterations to existing, roads, walks, grading, drainage, and related work including removal of certain items as indicated on the

Contract Documents.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project as indicated on the Electrical Drawings and

Specifications.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this Project as indicated on the Electrical Drawings and

Specifications.

B. ALTERNATES are defined on the Respective Drawings for Deduct

Alternates. Refer to and Coordinate with the Table of Contents and

Lists of Drawings included in the Project Manual Specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and Contract Documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The Prime Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. 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.

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a. Prior to start of work, the Contractor shall submit a request for photo ID badges to the Resident Engineer for all employees of the

Contractor and subcontractors requiring access to the project site. Such request shall include the following information for each applicant: legal name, date of birth, social security number, home address, job title, work phone number, and name of firm or company.

b. The issuance of photo ID badges will be arranged through VA

Police. All requests must be submitted in advance to allow for processing before the start of work.

c. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall return all photo ID badges to the Resident Engineer for subsequent forwarding to VA Police for final disposition.

2. Before starting work the Prime 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 Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. Only a limited number of keys will be issued to the Contractor. If the Contractor loses a key, all areas that are keyed to that key will be re-keyed at the Contractor’s expense at a charge of up to

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$25.00 per key and up to $500.00 per change. All new keys required to be issued will be completed at the Contractor's expense.

3. The Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the

VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR

HARDWARE and coordinate accordingly.

D. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to 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.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

F. Tools

1. Under no circumstances shall equipment, tools and other items of work to be left unattended for any reason. All tools, equipment and items of work must be under the immediate control of contractor employees.

2. If for some reason a work area must be left unattended, tools and other equipment must be placed in an appropriate box or container and locked. All tool boxes, containers or any other device used for the storage of tools and equipment shall be provided with a latch and padlock, and shall be kept locked at all times, except for placing and removing tools.

3. All doors to work areas must be monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons and must be closed and locked when rooms are left unattended. Failure to comply with this policy will be considered a violation of VA Regulations 1.218(b), Failure to comply with signs of a directive and restrictive nature posted for safety purposes, and subject to a $50.00 fine. Subsequent similar violations may result in both imposition of such a fine as well as the Contracting Officer taking action under FAR 52.236-13, ACCIDENT PREVENTION, to suspend all contract work until violations are satisfactorily resolved, or under FAR 52.236-5, MATERIAL AND

WORKMANSHIP, to remove from the worksite any personnel deemed by the

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Contracting Officer to be careless to the point of jeopardizing the welfare of facility patients or staff.

4. The contractor must report to the VA Police, any tools or equipment that are missing.

5. Tools and equipment found unattended will be confiscated and removed from the work area.

G. Signs

1. Signs must be placed at the entrance to work areas warning patients, staff, and visitors of the work. Signs must be suitable for the condition of the work. Small pieces of paper with printing or writing are not acceptable.

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 Resident Engineer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

C. Trailers or portable storage buildings will be permitted, where space is available, subject to the approval of the Resident Engineer. The trailers or buildings shall be in good condition, free from visible damage, rust and deterioration, and shall meet all applicable safety requirements. Trailers shall be roadworthy and comply with all appropriate state and local vehicle requirements. Failure to maintain storage trailers or buildings to these standards shall result in the

01 00 00 - 7 removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense. A sign not smaller than 24 by 24 inches shall be conspicuously placed on the trailer depicting the company name, business phone number, and emergency phone number. Trailers shall be anchored to resist high winds and must meet applicable state or local standards for anchoring mobile trailers.

D. 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)

E. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Resident Engineer. Workmen’s paring and access by VA or Contractor shall be coordinated with the Resident Engineer.

F. Construction Site Plan: Prior to the start of work, submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities (including layouts and details, equipment and material storage area, and access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area and details of the fence installation. Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud. Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Show locations of construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas.

G. 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

01 00 00 - 8 bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident

Engineer.

H. Maintenance of Storage Areas: Keep fencing in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Grassed or unpaved areas, which are not established roadways, will be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways, should the Contractor elect to traverse them with construction equipment or other vehicles; gravel gradation will be at the Contractor's discretion. Mow and maintain grass located within the boundaries of the construction site for the duration of the project.

Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers will be edged or trimmed neatly. Cut grass (or annual weeds) within the construction and storage sites to a maximum 4 inch height at least once a week during the growing season unless the grass area is not visible to the public. Trim the grass around fences at time of grass cutting. Maintain grass or weeds on stockpiled earth as described above.

1. Remove construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways must be cleaned away. Store within the fenced area described above or at the supplemental storage area any materials resulting from demolition activities which are salvageable. Neatly stack stored materials not in trailers, whether new or salvaged.

2. Upon completion of the project remove the signs, barricades, haul roads, and any other temporary products from the site. After removal of trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area, remove the fence that will become the property of the Contractor.

Restore to the original or better condition, areas used by the

Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use.

Gravel used to traverse grassed areas must be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including top soil and seeding as necessary.

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I. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

J. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

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

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

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in

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Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: As Indicated on the Drawings and as approved by the Resident Engineer.

Phase II: As Indicated on the Drawings and as approved by the Resident Engineer.

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 Center’s 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.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer. 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, 01 00 00 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

Engineer.

3. Conduct work so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and maintain traffic on at least half of the roadway width at all times. Obtain approval from the Resident Engineer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic.

4. Maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the

Resident Engineer. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, will be as required by the Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devices except as otherwise specifically directed by the Resident Engineer. Protect the traveling public from damage to person and property.

5. Do not interfere with the peak traffic flows preceding and during normal operations without notification to and approval by the

Resident Engineer.

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

P. Barricades: Erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both

01 00 00 - 13 pedestrian and vehicular traffic, barricades will be required. Securely place barricades clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

Q. Severe Storm Plan: In the event of a severe storm warning, the

Contractor must:

1. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

2. Check surrounding area, including roof, for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

3. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

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Resident Engineer, 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

Paragraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed shall be disposed of in an approved manner and as follows:

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1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse.

Store such items where directed by Resident Engineer.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-9)

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

"OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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