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Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

Prepared in association with the following:

IMEG CORP.

CONSTRUCT PROSTHETICS FACILITY

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 590-210

100 EMANCIPATION DRIVE

HAMPTON, VA 23667

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Volume I – DIVISION 01 – DIVISION 14

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 16149

Issue for

BID DOCUMENTS

September 02, 2022

Hampton VA Medical Center VA Project 590-210 Construct Prosthetics Facility 09—02-2022 100 Emancipation Drive Bid Documents Hampton, VA 23667

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Architect:

Anderson Engineering

13605 1st Ave. North, Suite #100

Plymouth MN. 55441

Typed or Printed Name:

Steve Schlotthauer

License Number: 42138

Professional Engineer: (Civil)

Anderson Engineering

13605 1st Ave. North, Suite #100

Plymouth MN. 55441

Typed Name: Gary Johnson

License Number: 042062093

Professional Engineer: (Structural)

IMEG Corporation

15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104

St. Louis, MO 63143

Typed or Printed Name:_Heather

Heidenreich

License Number: VA 61173

09/12/2022

I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me, or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Name: Steve Schlotthauer

Signature:_________________

Date:__________ License# 42138

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Professional Engineer: (Mechanical)

IMEG Corporation

15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104

St. Louis, MO 63143

Typed or Printed Name: David

Bodenschatz

License Number: 0402064700

Professional Engineer: (Electrical)

IMEG Corporation

15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104

St. Louis, MO 63143

Typed or Printed Name: Brian Leavitt

License Number: 040206156

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement-Building 110 01-21 02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project -

Building 50 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Containing Paint Compliance 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21 06 83 00 Composite Planking

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21 07 31 33 Composite Rubber Roofing Shingles 07 46 10 Fiber Cement Panels 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 61 16 Standing Seam Copper Roofing 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 00 Floor Access Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20 08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-21 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 87 00 Window Film

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

09 30 00 Specialty Moldings and Trims 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 65 36.13 Static Dissipative Resilient Tile Flooring 09 67 23.1 Resinous Flooring (RES-1) 09 67 23.2 Resinous Flooring (RES-2) 09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 Manual Roller Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18 12 49 00 Motorized Roller Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 08-20

APPENDIX

Appendix A – Building 50 Geotechnical Engineering Report Appendix B – Asbestos Reinspection Report Appendix C – Structural Calculations Appendix D – IMEG Prosthetics Facility Cx Plan

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 SHEET INDEX

GI002 ABBREVIATIONS

GI003 GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

GI111-B45 FIRST LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BUILDING 45

GI121-B45 SECOND LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BUILDING 45

GC111-B45 FIRST LEVEL INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN-BUILDING 45

GC121-B45 SECOND LEVEL INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN-BUILDING 45

GC121-B110 SECOND LEVEL INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN-BUILDING 110

D-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS & REMOVALS PLAN

C-001 OVERALL SITE PLAN

C-101 SITE PLAN

C-102 UTILITY PLAN

C-103 GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN

C-104 GRADING ENLARGEMENT

C-105 SITE DETAILS

L-101 SITE RESTORATION PLAN

L-102 SITE RESTORATION DETAILS

SG000-B45 GENERAL NOTES

SG001-B45 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

SD100-B45 DEMO AND BRACING PHASING PLAN

SB100-B45 FOUNDATION / FIRST LEVEL PLAN

SF101-B45 SECOND FLOOR / LOW ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF102-B45 HIGH ROOF FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF103-B45 ROOF OVERBUILD FRAMING PLAN

SJ300-B45 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SJ301-B45 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SJ400-B47 MASONRY DETAILS

SJ500-B45 STEEL DETAILS

SJ501-B45 STEEL DETAILS

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SJ502-B45 STEEL AND COLDFORM DETAILS

SJ700-B45 ELEVATIONS

HA101-50 LOWER LEVEL ABATEMENT & REMEDIATION PLAN - BUILDING 50

HA111-50 FIRST LEVEL ABATEMENT & REMEDIATION PLAN - BUILDING 50

HA121-50 SECOND LEVEL ABATEMENT & REMEDIATION PLAN - BUILDING 50

HA121-110 SECOND LEVEL ABATEMENT & REMEDIATION PLAN - BUILDING 110

AD101-B50 LOWER LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 50

AD111-B50 FIRST LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 50

AD121-B50 SECOND LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING50

AD131-B50 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 50

AD311-B50 DEMOLITION – WALL SECTIONS

AD520-B50 DEMOLITION - DETAILS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD521-B50 DEMOLITION - EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD121-B110 SECOND LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 110

AE111-B45 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE112-B45 FIRST LEVEL DIMENSION PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE011-B45 DEDUCT ALTERNATE OVERALL PLANS – BUILDING 45

AE111.1-B45 DEDUCT ALT. - FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS -BLDG 45

AE111.2-B45 DEDUCT ALT. - FLOOR PLANS AND EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS -BLDG 45

AE121-B45 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE122-B45 SECOND LEVEL DIMENSION PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE131-B45 ROOF PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE131.1-B45 DEDUCT ALT. - ROOF PLAN AND EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS -BLDG 45

AC111-B45 FIRST LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BUILDING 45

AC121-B45 SECOND LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BUILDING 45

AE122-B110 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 110

AC121-B110 SECOND LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BUILDING 110

AE201-B45 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BUILDING 45

AE202-B45 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BUILDING 45

AE211-B45 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE212-B45 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301-B45 BUILDING SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE302-B45 BUILDING SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE303-B45 BUILDING SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE311-B45 WALL SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE312-B45 WALL SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE313-B45 WALL SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE314-B45 WALL SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE315-45 WALL SECTIONS - BUILDING 45

AE320-B45 STAIR SECTIONS AND ENLARGED PLANS - BUILDING 45

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AE321-B45 STAIR SECTIONS, ENLARGED PLANS, DETAILS & ELEV - BLDG 45

AE322-B45 STAIR/RAMP ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AE323-B45 ELEVATOR ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

AE324-B45 DEDUCT ALT.- ELEVATOR ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

AE325-B45 MECH STAIRS & DEDUCT ALT.- LADDER ENLARGED PLANS AND

SECTIONS

AE411-B45 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE412-B45 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN, RCP & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE413-B45 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN, RCP & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE414-B45 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN, RCP & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE415-B45 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS, RCP & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE416-B45 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE417-B45 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE418-B45 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE502 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE503 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE520 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE521 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE522 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE523 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE524 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE525 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE526 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE530 ROOF DETAILS

AE540 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE541 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE542 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE543 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE550 INTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE551 INTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE560 CEILING DETAILS

AE601 WALL & PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE AND ELEVATIONS

AE603 CURTAIN WALL, WINDOW TYPES AND PROFILES

AE640 MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AF111-B45 FIRST LEVEL FINISH PLAN - BUILDING 45

AF121-B45 SECOND LEVEL FINISH PLAN - BUILDING 45

AF121-B110 SECOND LEVEL FINISH PLAN - BLDG 110

AF600 MATERIAL AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

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QH110 FIRST LEVEL EQUIPMENT PLAN - BUILDING 45

QH120 SECOND LEVEL EQUIPMENT PLAN - BUILDING 45

QH411 FIRST LEVEL ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS - BUILDING 45

QH412 FIRST LEVEL ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS - BUILDING 45

QH413 SECOND LEVEL ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS - BUILDING 45

FP000 FIRE PROTECTION COVERSHEET

FPD101-B50 BASEMENT PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION

FPD111-B50 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION

FPD121-B50 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION

FPD131-B50 ATTIC PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION

FP111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP301 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

FP401 FIRE PROTECTION DIAGRAMS

FP501 FIRE PROTECTION SCHEDULES

MV000 VENTILATION COVERSHEET

MVD111-B50 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION DEMOLITION

MVD122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION DEMOLITION - 110

MV110-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION ZONING

MV111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION

MV120-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION ZONING

MV121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION

MV131-B45 THIRD LEVEL PLAN - VENTILATION

MV211 ENLARGED PLAN - VENTILATION

MV301 VENTILATION DETAILS

MV302 VENTILATION DETAILS

MV303 VENTILATION DETAILS

MV401 VENTILATION DIAGRAMS

MV402 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MV501 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MV502 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MV503 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MV504 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MV505 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MP000 PIPING COVERSHEET

MP111 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING

MP121 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING

P000 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

PD101-B50 BASEMENT PLAN - PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PD111-B50 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING DEMOLITION

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PD121-B50 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PD121-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING DEMOLITION - 110

P100-B45 UNDERFLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING

P111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING

P121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING

P121-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - PLUMBING - 110

P131-B45 ROOF PLAN - PLUMBING

P301 PLUMBING DETAILS

P401 PLUMBING DIAGRAMS

P402 PLUMBING DIAGRAMS

P501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

E001 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

E002 ELECTRICAL NOTES

E003 MASTER SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E004 SITE LIGHTING

E301 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E401-B45 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAMS

E501-B45 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - BUILDING 45

E502-B45 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - BUILDING 45

E503-B110 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - BUILDING 110

E600-B45 ENLARGED PLANS

ED111-B50 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

ED121-B50 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

ED122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - 110

EL111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL LIGHTING

EL121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL LIGHTING

EL122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - 110

EP111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL POWER

EP121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL POWER

EP122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL POWER - 110

ES111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

ES121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

ES122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 110

ES500-B45 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

ET101-B45 SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL & TECHNOLOGY

T001 TECHNOLOGY COVERSHEET

T003 MASTER SITE - TECHNOLOGY

T100 - B110 OVERALL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - BLDG 110

T103 - B146 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - BLDG 146

T104 - B135 OVERALL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - BLDG 135

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T106 - B110B OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - BLDG 110B

TD122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION - 110

T111-B45 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - TECHNOLOGY

T121-B45 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - TECHNOLOGY

T131-B45 ROOF PLAN - TECHNOLOGY

T122-B110 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - 110

T201 ENLARGED PLANS - TECHNOLOGY

T301 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T401 TECHNOLOGY DIAGRAMS

T402 TECHNOLOGY DIAGRAMS

T501 TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 590-210

Construct Prosthetics Facility 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. As Architect and Engineer for the project, Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC

13605 1st Ave N. #100

Plymouth, MN 55441 will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID ______________________________

Scope includes all site and building demolition related to

Building 50 and the construction of site work and Building

45(Building 45 Replaces Building 50)as described within the contract documents. Work also includes the renovation of areas within Building 110 as described within the contract documents.

B. DEDUCT ALTERNATES: The following deduct alternates are applicable to the project. These deduct alternates may, or may not be accepted by the VA. The savings associated with each item is to be offered as a deduction, or subtraction from the base bid should it be accepted. The number assigned, and the order in which the deduct alternates would potentially be accepted by the

VA is as listed below.

Deduct Alternates:

Deduct Alternate 1: Elimination of all work associated with the renovation of areas of Building 110.

Deduct Alternate 2: Replace the CMU used for the elevator shaft with shaftwall and Structural Steel as described within the documents.

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Deduct Alternate 3: Provide Armor Seal 8100 epoxy flooring in lieu of troweled epoxy at Mechanical Room 220.

Deduct Alternate 4: Eliminate dormer on backside of the building as identified in documents.

Deduct Alternate 5: Eliminate the ramp at the back of the building. Stair to remain.

Deduct Alternate 6: Replace Composite Rubber Roofing Shingles proposed for Building 45 with asphalt shingles per the drawings and specifications.

Deduct Alternate 7: Eliminate all proposed trees, shrubs, Perennials, mulch, spade edging, and irrigation. Increase sod area to cover all areas currently shown with proposed trees, shrubs, perennials, or mulch.

Deduct Alternate 8: Base bid shall consist of four (4) CAT6A network drops at each information outlet faceplate. Alternate 8 shall be a deduction to two (2) CAT6A network cable drops at each information outlet faceplate.

Deduct Alternate 9: Delete salvage and restoration of ornamental railing at upper porch.

Deduct Alternate 10: Eliminate signage and Equipment by and/or installed by Contractor. All will be provided and installed by the VA. This would include all "CC", and "VC" labeled equipment and include Signage, TP Dispensers, Soap Dispensers, Paper Towel

Dispensers, Changing Stations, Hand Sanitizers, Sharps, Gloves, Coat Hooks, Mop Shelfs, Monitor Brackets.

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Deduct Alternate 11: Eliminate the mechanical room attic stairway and replace with access panel and ladder.

Deduct Alternate 12: Replace large windows at the Facial/ Body

Fitting Studio with smaller windows as depicted on drawings.

Deduct Alternate 13: Eliminate windows on the backside of the building on the 1st and 2nd floors and provide windows as shown on the building elevation drawings provided which illustrate the deduct alternate conditions.

Deduct Alternate 14: Eliminate (2) Exam Room ceiling lifts and the corresponding electrical provisions.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

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.

A limited number of (2 to 5)permits shall be issued for

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated

VA parking lots. Contractor to coordinate with VA on locations.

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2. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles shall park within the designated remote staging area of the project. This staging area is shown on the site map in the drawing set. The specific location(s) assigned to the Contractor shall be determined at the time of the pre-bid meeting. Parking in patient/visitor/staff areas will require a parking permit request and VA approval through the COR. Vehicles parked outside of designated area(s) shall be restricted to a 30 minute time frame allowing only for the picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles found to be parked outside of designated areas not conforming to the above stipulations may be subject to ticketing by VA Police.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as

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authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings where specific contractor storage locations are proposed.

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility

Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with 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: All construction activities associated with the demolition of building 50 and construction of Building 45

(Replaces Building 50). All construction and repair related to site elements, temporary site conditions, and site grading, paving and utilities. All construction associated with the renovation occurring in Building 110.

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

Medical Center Director, and COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Demolition of Building 50 and Construction of Building 45

(Replaces Building 50) Prosthetics Facility including Site

Construction.

Phase II: Renovation of former Prosthetic Space in Building 110

J. Existing Building #50 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. Building(s) No. 110 will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of major alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of 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

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Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

M. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

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

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

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

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

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

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

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey, with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of building 50 and areas of building 110 in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 or their designated Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty 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

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flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items are to remain property of the Government as noted on drawings. Items that remain property of the

Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors : The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively.

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

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

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA

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

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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40 CFR 761 ......PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

Shipments and Packaging

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

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

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

Definitions and Preparation

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

6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be 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. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from

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failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

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

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

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4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials;

and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

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

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

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

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular

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employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The…