SPECIFICATIONS 589A5-22-106.pdf

Replace HVAC

Associated Components

For Building 4 Project Number: 589A5-22-106

Specifications

Colmery-O’Neil Veterans’ Administration Hospital Topeka, Kansas

2 August 2024

Construction Documents

Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center Project 589A5-22-106

Replace HVAC & Associated Components Building 4 Construction Documents

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-roofing 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 04-15

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

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

No. Sheet

Number

Sheet Title

1 4-GI-001 GENERAL COVER SHEET

2 4-GI-002 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING

3 4-GI-1B3 PHASING PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR

4 4-GI-114 PHASING PLAN 1ST FLOOR

5 4-GI-125 PHASING PLAN 2ND FLOOR

6 4-GI-1R6 PHASING PLAN ROOF & PENTHOUSE

7 4-GJ-507 ICRA PLAN BASEMENT, FIRST, AND SECOND FLOORS

8 4-GJ-508 TYPE III ICRA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

9 4-GJ-509 TYPE IV ICRA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

10 4-GJ-5010 TYPE IV ICRA CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATE DETAILS

11 4-AE-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

12 4-AD-122 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

13 4-AD-123 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

14 4-AC-1B4 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

15 4-AC-1B5 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

16 4-AC-116 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

17 4-AC-117 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

18 4-AC-128 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

19 4-AC-129 ARCHTECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

20 4-AE-1210 ARCHTECTURAL REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

21 4-AE-1211 ARCHTECTURAL REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

22 4-AE-1R12 ARCHTECTURAL REVISED PLAN ROOF B WING

23 4-AE-1R13 ARCHTECTURAL REVISED PLAN ROOF A & C WINGS

24 4-AE-6014 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

25 4-S-100 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

26 4-S-101 PARTIAL ROOF FRAMING PLAN

27 4-S-200 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

28 4-MG-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

29 4-MG-002 MECHANICAL DETAILS, AIR SIDE

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30 4-MG-003 MECHANICAL DETAILS, WATER SIDE

31 4-MG-004 MECHANICAL DETAILS

32 4-MG-005 MECHANICAL DETAILS

33 4-MG-006 MECHANICAL CONTROLS SCHEMATIC AHU-B1

34 4-MG-007 MECHANICAL CONTROLS POINTS LIST AHU-B1

35 4-MG-008 MECHANICAL CONTROLS SCHEMATIC RTU-11, RTU-12, RTU-21, & RTU-22

36 4-MG-009 MECHANICAL CONTROLS POINTS LIST RTU-11, RTU-12, RTU-21, & RTU-22

37 4-MG-010 MECHANICAL CONTROLS COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEMS

38 4-MG-6011 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

39 4-MG-6012 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

40 4-MG-6013 EXISTING 2-PIPE SCHEMATIC DEMOLITION

41 4-MG-6014 CHILLED WATER PIPING SCHEMATIC

42 4-MG-6015 HEATING WATER PIPING SCHEMATIC

43 4-MD-1B1 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

44 4-MD-1B2 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

45 4-MD-113 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

46 4-MD-114 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

47 4-MD-125 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

48 4-MD-126 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

49 4-MD-1B7 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

50 4-MD-1B8 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

51 4-MD-119 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

52 4-MD-1110 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

53 4-MD-1211 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

54 4-MD-1212 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

55 4-MD-1S13 HVAC & PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN SUB-BASEMENT

56 4-MD-1S14 HVAC & PIPING SUB-BASEMENT 3D VIEWS

57 4-MD-1P15 HVAC & PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN PENTHOUSE

58 4-MD-1P16 HVAC & PIPING PENTHOUSE 3D VIEWS

59 4-MH-1B1A HVAC REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING SUPPLY

60 4-MH-1B1B HVAC REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING RETURN

61 4-MH-1B2A HVAC REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS SUPPLY

62 4-MH-1B2B HVAC REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS RETURN

63 4-MH-113A HVAC REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING SUPPLY

64 4-MH-113B HVAC REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING RETURN

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65 4-MH-114A HVAC REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS SUPPLY

66 4-MH-114B HVAC REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS RETURN

67 4-MH-125A HVAC REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING SUPPLY

68 4-MH-125B HVAC REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING RETURN

69 4-MH-126A HVAC REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS SUPPLY

70 4-MH-126B HVAC REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS RETURN

71 4-MH-1R7 HVAC REVISED PLAN ROOF B WING

72 4-MH-1R8 HVAC REVISED PLAN ROOF A & C WINGS

73 4-MP-1B1 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

74 4-MP-1B2 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

75 4-MP-113 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

76 4-MP-114 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

77 4-MP-125 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

78 4-MP-126 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

79 4-MP-1R7 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN ROOF B WING

80 4-MP-1R8 MECHANICAL PIPING REVISED PLAN ROOF A & C WINGS

81 4-EG-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGEND

82 4-EG-002 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

83 4-EG-003 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

84 4-ED-1B1 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

85 4-ED-1B2 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

86 4-ED-113 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

87 4-ED-114 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

88 4-ED-125 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

89 4-ED-126 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

90 4-ED-1P7 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN PENTHOUSE FLOOR

91 4-EL-1B1 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

92 4-EL-1B2 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

93 4-EL-113 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR B WING

94 4-EL-114 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN FIRST FLOOR A & C WINGS

95 4-EL-125 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR B WING

96 4-EL-126 LIGHTING REVISED PLAN SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

97 4-EP-1B1 POWER REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

98 4-EP-1B2 POWER REVISED PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

99 4-EP-1R3 POWER REVISED PLAN ROOF B WING

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100 4-EP-1R4 POWER REVISED PLAN ROOF A & C WINGS

101 4-ET-001 TECHNOLOGY ABBREVIATIONS, LEGEND, AND DETAILS

102 4-ET-1B2 TECHNOLOGY BASEMENT FLOOR B WING

103 4-ET-1B3 TECHNOLOGY BASEMENT FLOOR A & C WINGS

104 4-ET-1R3 TECHNOLOGY PENTHOUSE FLOOR B WING

105 4-ET-1R4 TECHNOLOGY PENTHOUSE FLOOR A & C WINGS

106 4-ET-126 TECHNOLOGY SECOND FLOOR A & C WINGS

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 provide all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals, and testing necessary to provide and install a new HVAC system and controls for Building 4 at Colmery O’Neil VA Medical.

The project includes, but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, necessary demolition and removal of existing ductwork, fancoils, piping and condensate drains, air handlers, building controls including the server hardware and operating system software, ceilings and certain other items necessary for completion and installation of new work. All work shall be performed in accordance with solicitation/contract terms and conditions, specifications and drawings, and all applicable VA and local codes.

Project is expected to be completed in several continuous phases, some of which can run concurrent at contractors option and with approval of the VA COR.

B. Period of Performance will be 540 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

C. Visits to the site by offers may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center’s COR.

D. Offices of DAE Engineering, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction.

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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.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the General Contractor, the

Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable VA personnel to be present at the site in time for proper observation of taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

F. 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. CLIN 0001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE CLIN (All Phases):

Contractor shall provide all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals, and testing necessary to provide and install a new HVAC system and controls for Building 4 at Colmery O’Neil VA Medical. The project includes, but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, necessary demolition, and removal of existing ductwork, fancoils, piping and condensate drains, air handlers, building controls including the server hardware and operating system software, ceilings and certain other items necessary for completion and installation of new work. All work shall be performed in accordance with solicitation/contract terms and conditions, specifications and drawings, and all applicable VA and local codes. Project is expected to be completed in several continuous phases, some of which can run concurrent at contractors’ option and with approval of the VA COR.

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It is the intent of the Government that award will be made on CLIN ITEM 0001 (BASE CLIN); however, should the bids exceed the funds available, award may be made on the following CLIN ITEM’s, based on available funding.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: CLIN 0002:

All work described in CLIN 0001, with the exception of delete all work in Phase 6: 1st Floor – A & C Wings

C. ALTERNATE NO.2: CLIN 0003

All work described in CLIN 0002, with the exception of delete all work in Phase 5 – B Wing

D. ALTERNATE NO.3: CLIN 0004

All work described in CLIN 0003, with the exception of delete all work in Phase 4 - 2nd Floor B Wing

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D. ALTERNATE NO.4: CLIN 0005

All work described in CLIN 0004, with the exception of delete all work in Phase 3 – 2nd Floor – A & C Wings

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.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

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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 install all permanent cores at completion of the work if construction core were used on existing locksets.

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).

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

“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(5)permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated

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Center COR.

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 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

01 00 00 -8 repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

E. 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.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

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Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. 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 the general outline in Paragraph 3 below.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows.

3. General Description and high-level view of the project phasing and general work associated with each phase. It is anticipated that each phase work area will be empty of

VA personnel and patients. The intent is to keep 1st floor A & C wings for the last phase. See Drawings, Sheets 4-GI-1B3, 4-GI-114, 4-GI125, & 4-GI-1R6 for phasing locations.

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A. Phase 1

Sub-Basement Mechanical Room B010 -

1. Remove existing chiller. Chiller is empty of refrigerant.

2. Remove existing condenser water piping and pump.

3. Remove existing heating water piping from existing changeover valve to existing wall mounted heat exchanger.

4. Remove existing heat exchanger, disconnect steam piping, remove condensate piping and traps and approximately 5 feet of condensate piping. Cap existing dual temp supply and return piping to demo’d heat exchanger.

5. Install new heat exchanger 4-HE-1 near same location as demo’d heat exchanger. Reconnect steam main to new exchanger. Connect new condensate traps and piping into existing condensate return.

6. Install two new heating water pumps 4-HWP-1 and 4- HWP-2 on existing chiller pad.

7. Install new heating water piping and specialties (ie air separator, expansion tank, etc.) between new heat exchanger and pumps and pipe to the above corridor ceiling.

8. Install all new controls for heating water system.

Basement Mechanical Room B07 –

1. Remove and replace two dual temperature existing pumps with new chilled water pumps 4-CHP-1 and 4-

CHP-2 on existing pump pads.

2. Re-pipe existing chilled water supply and return piping and connect into temporary connections on new chilled water piping.

3. Install new chilled water supply and return piping to the above corridor ceiling.

4. Install all new controls for chilled water system.

5. Connect new MPS steam and condensate piping to existing and pipe to the above corridor ceiling.

Basement Corridor B0-C1, A0-C1, and C0-C1 –

1. Remove ceiling tiles as required for new chilled water, heating water, and MPS steam and condensate pipe installation. Coordinate pipe main locations

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2. Install chilled water supply and return piping above corridor ceiling and up through 1st floor to 2nd

Floor in two locations from supply and return mains.

Valve and cap mains on 2nd floor for future phases.

Coordinate riser locations with ductwork riser locations in future phases.

3. Install heating water supply and return piping above corridor ceiling and up to 1st and 2nd Floors in two locations from supply and return mains. Valve and cap mains on each floor for future phases.

Coordinate riser locations with ductwork riser locations in future phases.

B. Phase 2

Basement Mechanical Room B07 –

1. Remove existing air handler 4-HV-2 and associated outside air ductwork, supply air ductwork to corridor, steam and condensate piping, chilled water piping, valves, and controls.

2. Install new air handler 4-AHU B1, new outside air ductwork, supply and return ductwork to corridor, steam and condensate piping, chilled water piping, valves, and controls.

3. Remove existing basement corridor branch piping from new temporary chilled water piping to corridor and cap.

4. Install MPS steam and condensate piping above corridor ceiling and up to 2nd Floor in Room B08.

Valve and cap on Second floor for future phase.

Coordinate riser locations with ductwork riser locations in future phases.

Basement Corridor B0-C1, A0-C1, and C0-C1 –

1. Remove existing ceiling tiles and grid and existing light fixtures as required for demolition and new mechanical work.

2. In Corridor and Offices, remove existing supply ductwork, fancoils, dual temperature water piping, condensate draings, valves, controls, and thermostats.

3. Install new supply and return air ductwork, vav boxes with hotwater coils, branch heating water

01 00 00 -12 piping, valves, controls, and thermostats in corridor and offices.

4. Re-install ceiling tiles and grid, refit existing fire sprinkler heads, re-install all existing devices (fire alarm, IT wireless connection points, existing lights, etc) and new LED lighting after mechanical work is complete.

C. Phase 3

2nd Floor – A & C Wings

1. Remove ceiling tiles and grid and existing light fixtures as required for demolition and new mechanical work.

2. Cap Floor Wing supply duct at existing chase wall.

Remove existing supply ductwork, fancoils, wall supply register, return duct from fancoil to wall penetration, dual temperature water piping, valves, controls, and thermostats.

3. Install new rooftop unit 4-RTU 21 and duct supply and return down to above 2nd floor ceiling.

4. Extend new chilled water supply and return, steam and condensate piping under roof deck and connect to rooftop unit. Install new valves and controls in unit.

5. Install new supply and return ductwork from rooftop unit down corridors, new vav boxes with hotwater coils, branch heating water piping, valves, controls, with new thermostats in rooms and offices.

6. Re-install ceiling tiles and grid, refit existing fire sprinkler heads, re-install all existing devices (fire alarm, IT wireless connection points, D. Phase 4

2nd Floor – B Wing

1. Remove ceiling tiles and grid and existing light fixtures as required for demolition and new mechanical work.

2. Cap Floor Wing supply duct at existing chase wall.

Remove existing supply ductwork, fancoils, wall supply register, return duct from fancoil to wall penetration, dual temperature water piping, valves, controls, and thermostats.

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3. Install new rooftop unit 4-RTU 22 and duct supply and return down to above 2nd floor ceiling.

4. Extend new chilled water supply and return, steam and condensate piping under roof deck and connect to rooftop unit. Install new valves and controls in unit.

5. Install new supply and return ductwork from rooftop unit down corridors, new vav boxes with hotwater coils, branch heating water piping, valves, controls, with new thermostats in rooms and offices.

6. Re-install ceiling tiles and grid, refit existing fire sprinkler heads, re-install all existing devices (fire alarm, IT wireless connection points, E. Phase 5

1st Floor – B Wing

1. Remove ceiling tiles and grid and existing light fixtures as required for demolition and new mechanical work.

2. Cap Floor Wing supply duct at existing chase wall.

Remove existing supply ductwork, fancoils, wall supply register, return duct from fancoil to wall penetration, dual temperature water piping, valves, controls, and thermostats.

3. Install new rooftop unit 4-RTU 12 and duct supply and return down to above 1st floor ceiling. Some minor closet work in Room B223, floor and roof deck cutting, and a partial wall installed.

4. Extend new chilled water supply and return, steam and condensate piping under roof deck and connect to rooftop unit. Install new valves and controls in unit.

5. Install new supply and return ductwork from rooftop unit down corridors, new vav boxes with hotwater coils, branch heating water piping, valves, controls, with new thermostats in rooms and offices.

6. Re-install ceiling tiles and grid, refit existing fire sprinkler heads, re-install all existing devices (fire alarm, IT wireless connection points, F. Phase 6

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1st Floor – A & C Wings

1. Remove ceiling tiles and grid and existing light fixtures as required for demolition and new mechanical work.

2. Cap Floor Wing supply duct at existing chase wall.

Remove existing supply ductwork, fancoils, wall supply register, return duct from fancoil to wall penetration, dual temperature water piping, valves, controls, and thermostats.

3. Install new rooftop unit 4-RTU 11 and duct supply and return down to above 1st floor ceiling. Some minor closet work in Room C249, floor and roof deck cutting, and a partial wall installed.

4. Extend new chilled water supply and return, steam and condensate piping under roof deck and connect to rooftop unit. Install new valves and controls in unit.

5. Install new supply and return ductwork from rooftop unit down corridors, new vav boxes with hotwater coils, branch heating water piping, valves, controls, with new thermostats in rooms and offices.

6. Re-install ceiling tiles and grid, refit existing fire sprinkler heads, re-install all existing devices (fire alarm, IT wireless connection points, existing lights, etc) and new LED lighting after mechanical work is complete.

7. Remove existing air handler 4-HV 3, supply and outside air ducting, chilled water and steam piping associated with air handler from penthouse

I. 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.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. 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.

K. 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.

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

Remove the fence when directed by COR.

N. 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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

2. 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

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items were directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical

Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

1.10 THERE IS NOT SPECIFIC AREAS OF PROTECT OUTSIDE THE PROJECT

AREA AS NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS. 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.

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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).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. There is no new work requiring existing soil conditions.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

See section 1.13 below.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from existing boundaries, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21

Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the

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Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the

Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address, and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of

Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the

Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting

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Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the

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

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

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b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

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

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

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2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the

COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 COR’S FIELD OFFICE

A. There is not requirement for a field office.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by

COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations.