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This pre-solicitation notice announces an upcoming solicitation for the B11/18 Switchgear Replacement project at the Buffalo, NY VA Medical Center. The project scope includes replacing switchgear, upgrading electrical infrastructure through new ductbanks and manholes, rerouting utility mains, renovating Building 11, demolishing Building 18, and replacing Building 9 at an estimated value between $10-15 million. The solicitation will use a tiered evaluation approach, first considering SDVOSBs, then VOSBs, small businesses, and large businesses if necessary. The NAICS code is 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction with a $39.5 million size standard. Interested parties should register at SAM.gov to receive amendment notifications. The notice provides a project description and advises interested parties to submit inquiries to the specified email.

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B11 AND B18 SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT

BUFFALO VAMC | BUFFALO, NY 5/31/2018

00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

00 01 10-2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 07-27 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

00 01 10-3

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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

Generation Equipment 11-10

23 05 53 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 07-27 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 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 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 02-16 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

00 01 10-4

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16 32 31 19 Steel Ornamental Fences and Gates 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 23.16 Pipe Jacking 11-17 33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16 33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11 33 51 00 Natural Gas Distribution 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 08-16

00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI002 DRAWING INDEX

GC101 PHASING PLAN PHASES 1,2,3

GC102 PHASING PLAN PHASE 4

GC103 PHASING PLAN PHASE 5, 6

GC104 PHASING PLAN PHASE 7

GC105 PHASING PLAN PHASE 8,9,10,11

GC106 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PLAN

CIVIL

C-001 CIVIL NOTES AND LEGENDS

CD101 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PAVING PLAN

CD102 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN BUILDING 11 AREA

CD103 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN BUILDING 9 AREA

CD301 CIVIL DEMOLITION SECTIONS

CG101 DRAINAGE PLAN - TUNNEL

CP101 CIVIL SITE PAVING PLAN

CP102 CIVIL SITE PLAN BUILDING 11 AREA

CP103 CIVIL SITE PLAN BUILDING 9 AREA

CP104 CIVIL DRAINAGE PLAN-SUB BSMT BLDG 1

CP201 CIVIL SITE PROFILE - TUNNEL

CP301 CIVIL SECTIONS

CP302 CIVIL SITE SECTIONS

CP501 CIVIL DETAILS

CP502 CIVIL DETAILS CONT

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

SD101 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION FOUNDATION PLAN - BUILDING 11

SD102 STRUCTURAL FRAMING DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 11

SD103 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION FOUNDATION PLAN-SUB BSMT BLDG 1

SD501 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION DETAILS

SB101 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN - BUILDING 11

SB102 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN-SUB BASEMENT BLDG 1

SB121 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN - BUILDING 9

00 01 15 - 2

SB122 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN - TUNNEL

SB501 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SB502 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB321 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS-BUILDING 9 AND TUNNEL

SB521 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SF101 STRUCTURAL ROOF FRAMING PLAN - BUILDING 11

SF121 STRUCTURAL FLOOR FRAMING PLAN - BUILDING 9

SF122 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLAN - SUB TUNNEL

SF401 STRUCTURAL ENLARGED PLANS

SF501 STRUCTURAL FRAMING DETAILS

SF502 STRUCTURAL STAIRS AND LADDER DETAILS

SF521 STRUCTURAL FRAMING DETAILS- B9 & TUNNEL

SF522 ELECTRICAL VAULT FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

A-002 ARCHITECTURAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BUILDING 11

A-003 ARCHITECTURAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BUILDING 9

A-004 ARCHITECTURAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN-TUNNEL

AD101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE BUILDING DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 1, 11 AND 18

AD103 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN - BUILDING 11

AD201 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN

A-102 ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN

A-103 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-201 ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

A-301 ARCHITECTURAL SECTIONS

A-401 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED PLANS

A-501 ARCHITECTURAL WALL SECTIONS

A-502 ARCHITECTURAL WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

A-503 ARCHITECTURAL ROOF DETAILS

A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AS101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE FENCING AND GATE PLAN

AS601 ARCHITECTURAL GATE SCHEDULE

FIRE

PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES AND LEGEND

FD101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN- BUILDING 11

FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN- BUILDING 1 AND 11

FA102 FIRE ALARM ROOF PLAN- BUILDING 11

FA601 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM AND IO MATRIX- BUILDING 11

00 01 15 - 3

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER PLAN- BUILDING 11

FX301 FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ELEVATIONS- BUILDING 11

FX501 FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER DETAILS- BUILDING 11

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING NOTES AND LEGENDS

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN- BUILDING 1 AND 11

P-101 PLUMBING PLAN- BUILDING 11

P-122 PLUMBING PLAN - BUILDING 9

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN- BUILDING 1 AND 11

MH101 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FLOOR PLAN- BUILDING 1 AND 11

MH102 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOF PLAN- BUILDING 11

MH121 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT-BUILDING 9 AND TUNNEL

MH501 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT DETAILS- BUILDING 11

MH521 MECHANICAL DETAILS-BUILDING 9 AND TUNNEL

MH601 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

E-101 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LAYOUT - BUILDING 11

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS CONTINUED

E-601 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-602 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-603 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-604 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-605 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-606 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E-607 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

ED101 ELECTRICAL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 1, 11 AND 18

ED103

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN-B1 SUB - BASEMENT, NORMAL

POWER

ED104

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - B1 SUB-BASEMENT, EMERGENCY

POWER

ED121 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN - BLDG 9

ED401 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 11, BLDG 1 RM 44B & 41

ED402 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 11 CONDUITS

ED601 DEMOLITION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

ED602 DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM-NORMAL POWER

00 01 15 - 4

ED603 DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM-NORMAL POWER CONTINUED

ED604 DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM-EMERGENCY POWER

ES101 ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK PLAN

ES102 ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK PLAN - BUILDING 11 AREA

ES121 ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK PLAN BUILDLINGS 9 & 9A

ES301 ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK ELEVATIONS - BUILDING 11 AREA

ES501 ELECTRICAL SITE DETAILS

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BUILDING 11 INTERIOR

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BUILDING 11 EXTERIOR

EL121 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BUILDING 9

EL122 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN-TUNNEL

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 11 INTERIOR

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 11 ROOF

EP103 ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUIT PLAN - BUILDING 11

EP104 ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUIT PLAN - B1 SUB-BSMT

EP110 TEMPORARY POWER PLAN-BUILDING 9

EP111 TEMPORARY POWER PLAN - BUILDING 1

EP121 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BUILDING 9

EP122 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN-TUNNEL

EP201 SWITCHGEAR ELEVATIONS- BUILDING 11

EP202 SWITCHGEAR ELEVATIONS CONTINUED- BUILDING 11

EP221 SWITCHGEAR ELEVATIONS-BUILDING 9

EP301 INTERIOR DUCT BANK ELEVATIONS- BUILDING 11

EP401 ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUIT PLAN- BUILDING 9 BASEMENT

EP501 ELECTRICAL INTERIOR POWER DETAILS- BUILDING 1 AND 11

EP601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP602 RISER DIAGRAM-NORMAL POWER

EP603 RISER DIAGRAM-NORMAL POWER CONTINUED

EP604 RISER DIAGRAM-EMERGENCY POWER

EP605 RISER DIAGRAM-EMERGENCY POWER CONTINUED

EP610 TEMPORARY ONE LINE DIAGRAM

EG101 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PLAN - BLDG 11 AND BLDG 1 BASEMENT

EG102 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PLAN - BUILDING 1 SUB-BASEMENT

EG121 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PLAN - BUILDLING 9 AREA

EG501 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DITIGAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for installation of new electrical duct banks and equipment, refurbishment of Building 11 and portions of

Building 1, demolition of building 18, and associated site work 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. Offices of RJR Engineering, P.C., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by 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. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. This is a

01 00 00 -2 phased project and requires coordination with VA for ANY shutdown of electrical power or other services.

ITEM II, PHASED PROJCET – This project will be installed in phases.

Contractor must coordinate all phasing to minimize disruptions to site operations. See 1.6.G. for phasing plan.

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. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Deleted

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (CORand COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes 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.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

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

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

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 -5 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 or determined by the COR. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

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

PHASE 1, MOBILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION FENCE.

Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform all necessary mobilization and pre-construction activities including, but not limited to:

a. Mobilize contractor equipment for the project. Erect project construction fencing.

b. Relocation of dumpsters and medical waste trailers as directed by the VA COR.

c. Relocation of other miscellaneous items located in the construction area and contractor laydown and staging areas.

PHASE 2, MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHYARD WORK AND BUILDING 9 DEMOLITION.

Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required demolition work on this project in the medium voltage switchyard and tunnel area including, but not limited to:

a. Install new 4160V circuit breakers in Building 9A.

b. Install temporary redundant 4160V supply to the medium voltage equipment in Building 9A

c. Install new temporary medium voltage feeders to supply all existing site loads from Building 9A.

d. Remove building 9 and all associated equipment.

e. Remove existing duct banks and conduits in the new Building 9 and tunnel construction area.

PHASE 3, BUILDING 1 TEMPORARY POWER

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Note, it is the intent of the design that phase 3 be performed concurrently with Phase 2 work, however this is not required.

Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required temporary power work to Building 1 including, but not limited to:

a. Install new 4160V feeders from Building 9A to the Building 1 contractor laydown area.

b. Install temporary power to Building 1 sub-basement room S- 15, including temporary 4160/480V and 4160/208V transformers and swap-over of existing Building 11 loads to the temporary power feed. Move the kitchen feeders to a temporary power source in room S-15. The cell phone feeders are to be connected to panel 13-NH.

c. Install temporary power to Building 18 by connecting directly to the Building 11 feeders in Manhole MH-5A.

d. At the end of this phase, Building 11 will have no power or services.

PHASE 4, MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHYARD AND TUNNEL WORK

Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform all the installation and commissioning of the new

Building 9 and tunnel. This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Completion of delegated design work to relocate existing steam and sanitary sewer lines. Delegated Design shall include submission of all applicable specifications, including divisions 23 and 33. Design shall follow these specification requirements as well as the VA’s Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design

Manual Volume 3.

b. Excavation of and installation of the new tunnel and Building 9 foundation.

c. Installation of the new Building 9 and associated equipment.

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d. Installation of new and extension of existing duct banks, conduits, etc. to existing equipment.

e. Commissioning of new Building 9 equipment and transfer of existing loads from temporary feeders to the permanent source of supply.

f. Restoration of the switchyard area and surrounding site, including the installation of a temporary binder course to allow the reopening of the roadway running along the switchyard.

g. Removal of construction fencing around the switchyard area and between Buildings 6, 9, and 20.

h. Return of the construction and medical waste trailers from their temporary location.

PHASE 5, BUILDING 11 DEMOLITION

Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to prepare building 11 and the surrounding area for refurbishment.

This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Remove HVAC compressor which services telephone room in Building 1.

b. Demolish all electrical and mechanical equipment from Building 11, including transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, lighting, equipment pads, concrete floor, duct banks, underfloor conduits and pipe and other equipment as shown on the drawings.

c. Demolish walls and roof and prepare for new roof and parapet as shown on the drawings.

PHASE 6, SITE CIVIL DEMOLITION AT BUILDING 11.

perform the following civil site work in preparation for building

11 refurbishment:

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a. Removal of all bollards, fencing, hydrants, sidewalks, etc.

in the Building 11 area as indicated on the civil drawings.

b. Installation of a new manhole and duct bank to Building 11 as indicated on the electrical drawings.

PHASE 7, BUILDING 11 REFURBISHMENT

perform the required work to refurbish Building 11. This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Excavate and install new MV and LV duct banks and conduits, drains and other underfloor utilities as shown on the drawings in both building 1 and building 11.

i. This include the excavation of the building 1 sub-basement adjacent to room S-15 and building 11.

b. Pour new concrete floor, with underdrain, and equipment pads and install new retaining wall in the sub-basement.

c. Move large new equipment such as transformers and switchgear into Building 11.

d. Install new structural elements, walls, roof, ceiling, stairs, and complete the envelope of Building 11. Complete fit out of Building 11 with mechanical, HVAC, drainage, fire protection, etc. as shown on the drawings.

e. Install new electrical equipment in Building 11 including MV switchgear, LV switchgear, transformers, transfer switches, distribution panels, and other equipment as shown on the drawings.

f. Remove junction box in Building 1 Room 44 and reconnect feeders directly to emergency power panel in room 44B-1.

g. Install and connect power panels in Building 1, room 44B.

h. Reconfigure HVAC system for Building 1, room 41 to cool rooms 44B and 44B-1, including installation and connection of new compressor on roof of Building 11.

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PHASE 8, BUILDING 11 ENERGIZATION AND COMMISSIONING

a. Install and connect new 4160V feeders to new electrical equipment in Building 11 through the Building 9 tunnel.

Energize and commission transformers and switchgear.

Install monitoring panel and connect to site Andover BIM system.

PHASE 9, BUILDING 1 TEMPORARY POWER REMOVAL.

complete Building 11 work and transfer of Building 1 loads from temporary power equipment to new equipment in Building 11. This work include, but is not limited to:

a. Transfer of existing Building 1 loads from temporary power equipment and Building 18 equipment to Building 1 equipment.

b. Removal of all existing feeders serving the temporary power and Building 18 equipment.

c. Installation of new Building 11 medium voltage feeders from Building 9A.

d. Completion of any remaining emergency power or other work in building 1.

PHASE 10, BUILDING 18 DEMOLITION, TEMPORARY POWER REMOVAL, AND SITE

RESTORATION.

Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to remove building 18 and all associated equipment and restore the site. This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Remove temporary power transformers and feeders.

b. Demolish Building 18 and associated duct banks, curbs, and fencing.

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c. Install new stairs and fencing as indicated on the drawings.

d. Restore sidewalks and roadways as indicated on the drawings.

PHASE 11, DEMOBILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION FENCE REMOVAL.

completely demobilize from the site, remove all remaining construction fencing, and complete all project close-out requirements. This work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Demobilize contractor equipment and remove construction fencing.

b. Completion of record drawing sets and turnover of all construction records to the VA COR.

H. Building (s) No. (s) 9, 11, and 18 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. Building(s)

No. (s) 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated when possible. The contractor shall coordinate with the VA COR to determine what areas will be vacated and for what duration.

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.

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Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

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

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman. Building 11 will have all internal equipment removed, including fire protection and alarm equipment, during some portions of the project.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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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 and Chief of Facilities

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

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

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

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

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 -14 spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

01 00 00 -17 the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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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 workmen 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1. Subsurface soil drilling for Building B9 Reconstruction and Utility Tunnel Installation was performed by Nature’s Way Environmental

Consultants & Contrractors, Inc., 3553 Crittenden Road., Alden, NY

14004.

2. The geotechnical report for Building B9 Reconstruction and Utility Tunnel Installation was prepared by Glynn Group Engineering &

Architecture, PLLC, 415 South Transit Street, Lockport, NY 14094.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically in the soil report.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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.

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1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, 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 stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of

01 00 00 -20 footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

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5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and…

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