Specifications Vol 1.pdf

Battle Creek, MI Upgrade HVAC System

Healthcare System / Project Number 515-19-101

PROJECT MANUAL

100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

April 30, 2020

Volume 1 of 2

I, Gregory V. Nagel, am the Coordinating Professional on Project Num. 515-19-101 Upgrade HVAC System, at VA Medical Center, Battler Creek, MI.

I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Michigan

515-19-101 Upgrade HVAC Systems Battle Creek VA Medical Center 02-01-20

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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 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 33 23.10 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

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 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 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18 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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

Battle Creek VA Medical Center 07-01-15

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI-001 COVER SHEET

GC-001 CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATION & PATHWAYS

GC-002 CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATION & PATHWAYS

ENVIRONMENTAL

HA-100 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS

HA-101 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

12-S-101 BUILDING 12 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING

12-S-103 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

136-S-101 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

2-AE-101 BUILDING 2 SECOND FLOOR INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

5-AE-101 BUILDING 5 GROUND FLOOR INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

12-AE-101 BUILDING 12 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

12-ACD-101 BUILDING 12 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING

DEMOLITION PLAN

12-ACD-102 BUILDING 12 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING

DEMOLITION PLAN

12-AC-101 BUILDING 12 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

12-AC-102 BUILDING 12 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

12-AC-103 BUILDING 12 ROOF PLAN

136-ACD-101 BUILDING 136 REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN

136-AE-100 BUILDING 136 GROUND FLOO PLANS

136-AE-101 BUILDING 136 MEZZANINE AND ROOF PLANS

136-AC-101 BUILDING 136 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

200-AE-100 BUILDING 200 BASEMENT PLAN

200-AC-101 BUILDING 200 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

200-AC-102 BUILDING 200 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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FIRE PROTECTION

12-FP-100 BLDG 12 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - BASEMENT

12-FP-101 BLDG 12 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

12-FP-102 BLDG 12 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

136-FP-101 BLDG 136 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

MECHANICAL

M100 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

2-MD-103 BLDG 2 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

2-MD-203 BLDG 2 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HYDRONIC PLAN

2-MH-102 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

2-MH-103 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN – ATTIC

2-MH-104 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - GROUND FLOOR

2-MH-105 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

2-MH-106 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

2-MH-107 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - SECOND FLOOR

2-MH-200 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN – LOWER LEVEL

2-MP-201 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN 1ST FLOOR

2-MP-203 BLDG 2 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - ATTIC

5-MD-200 BLDG 5 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN -

BASEMENT

5-MP-200 BLDG 5 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - BASEMENT

12-MD-100 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MD-101 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MD-102 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MD-103 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MD-200 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

12-MD-201 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

12-MD-202 BLDG 12 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

12-MH-100 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MH-101 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MH-102 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MH-103 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

12-MP-200 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

12-MP-201 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

12-MP-202 BLDG 12 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

14-MH-100 BLDG 14 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS

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22-MH-100 BLDG 22 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

39-MH-100 BLDG 39 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS

82-MH-100 BLDG 82 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - BASEMENT

82-MH-101 BLDG 82 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

82-MH-102 BLDG 82 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR

83-MH-100 BLDG 83 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - BASEMENT

83-MH-101 BLDG 83 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

84-MH-100 BLDG 84 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - BASEMENT

84-MH-101 BLDG 84 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

84-MH-102 BLDG 84 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - SECOND FLOOR

136-MD-101 BLDG 136 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PLAN

136-MD-102 BLDG 136 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

136-MD-201 BLDG 136 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

136-MD-202 BLDG 136 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

136-MH-101 BLDG 136 MECHANICAL PLAN

136-MH-102 BLDG 136 MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS

136-MH-301 BLDG 136 SPD AIR BALANCE PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

136-MP-201 BLDG 136 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

136-MP-202 BLDG 136 MECHANICAL PIPING PLANS

200-MD-100 BLDG 200 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN -

BASEMENT

200-MD-101 BLDG 200 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN -

GROUND FLOOR

200-MD-102 BLDG 200 DEMOLITION MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN -

SECOND FLOOR

200-MH-100 BLDG 200 MECHANICAL HVAC & HYDRONIC PLANS -

BASEMENT

200-MH-101 BLDG 200 MECHANICAL HVAC & HYDRONIC PLANS -

GROUND FLOOR

200-MH-102 BLDG 200 MECHANICAL HVAC & HYDRONIC PLANS -

SECOND FLOOR

M300 BLDG. # 5 CHILLED WATER SCHEMATIC

M301 BLDG. # 12 HOT WATER HEATING PIPING SCHEMATIC

M302 BLDG. # 200 HOT WATER HEATING PIPING SCHEMATIC

M303 BLDG. # 136 HOT WATER HEATING PIPING SCHEMATIC

M304 BLDG. # 83 HOT WATER HEATING PIPING SCHEMATIC

M305 BLDG. # 2 HOT WATER HEATING PIPING SCHEMATIC

M400 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M401 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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M402 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M403 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M404 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M405 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M406 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M407 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M408 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M409 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M4010 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M411 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M500 BUILDING 12 - MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M501 BUILDING 83 – MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M502 BUILDING 136 - MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M503 BUILDING 136 - MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M504 BUILDING 136 - MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M505 BUILDING 200 - MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

ME100 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ME101 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ME102 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ME103 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ME104 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

12-ED-100 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 12

12-ED-101 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 12

12-MD-103 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – ATTIC – BLDG 12

12-ED-400 ELECTRICAL ONELINE – BLDG 12

136-ED-103 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – THIRD LEVEL – BLDG 136

136-ED-301 DEMO ELECT. LIGHTING PLAN – GROUND LEVEL – BLDG

200-ED-100 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 200

200-ED-101 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 200

200-ED-102 DEMO ELECT. POWER PLAN – SECOND LEVEL – BLDG

2-E-103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – ATTIC – BLDG 2

5-E-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 5

12-E-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 12

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12-E-101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 12

12-E-102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND LEVEL – BLDG 12

12-E-103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – ATTIC – BLDG 12

12-E-301 LIGHTING PLAN – FIRST LEVEL -BLDG 12

12-E-302 LIGHTING PLAN – SECOND LEVEL – BLDG 12

12-E-400 ELECTRICAL ONELINE – BLDG 12

14-E-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT – BLDG 14

22-E-101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 22

82-E-101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 82

83-E-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 83

136-E-103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – THIRD LEVEL – BLDG 136

136-E-301 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – GROUND LEVEL – BLDG

136-E-400 ELECTRICAL ONELINE – BLDG 136

136-E-500 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES – BLDG 136

200-E-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT – BLDG 136

200-E-101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – BLDG 200

200-E-500 ELECTRICAL SCEDULES – BLDG 500

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Battle Creek VA Medical Center 12-01-18 i

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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 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.22 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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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, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to construct the project as required by drawings and specifications. The contractor is responsible to perform a site survey and investigation to satisfy themselves as to the extent of the work. The place of work is located at the Battle Creek VA Medical

Center, Battle Creek, Michigan in various buildings. The project shall replace the HVAC AHUs in Buildings 136, 200 and 12. Replacement of

VAVs, dampers, chiller, and ductwork in Building 12 shall also be included. It shall also replace the VAV controls in Building 2 laboratory, chiller lines in Building 2 and Building 5, and heating coils in Building 200. Shall also correct temperature, pressure, and humidity issues in Central Medical supply rooms and soiled utility/linen rooms for the following Buildings: 2, 3, 14, 22, 39, 82, 83, 84, 136 and 200.

B. Visits to the site by Offerors shall be made only by appointment with the COR.

C. Offices of Nagel Architects + Engineers, as Architect-Engineers, shall 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

01 00 00 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. The statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation

Information and Instruction to Bidders Section. ALL PRICING IS TO BE

ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR

THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE SOLICITATION.”

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. 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 shall 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 Representative (COR) 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 permission of the

COR.

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

01 00 00 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor shall return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

5. For working outside of the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give one week prior notice to the COR so that security and any necessary escort arrangements can be provided for the workers.

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 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.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

2. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings shall 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.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents shall 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 (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. Working space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the COR.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities shall 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 shall 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

01 00 00 constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

E. 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.

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 where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 indication, where directed by COR . All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

H. Contractor shall perform all work in or adjacent to VA occupied areas in such a manner to ensure:

1. Protection of patients and personnel in occupied areas from the hazards and dust associated with a construction environment.

I. Phasing:

The Medical Center shall maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service shall 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:

Below is the recommended order of construction based on seasonal weather conditions. 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. If the contractors proposed order of construction is different than the recommended order, the COR will evaluate the revised schedule. 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 Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phasing Plan:

This phasing plan assumes construction start in November 2020. If schedule slips phasing shall change or contractor shall need to provide temporary heat. Depending on contractor capabilities, some overlap shall be possible.

However, areas that require relocation or vacating shall not be done at the same time. Coordinate with COR.

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a) Buildings 2 and 5 chilled water: December/January 2021

b) Building 136: February/March/April/May 2021

c) Building 2 Lab: February 2021

• Weekend 1: Lab will shut down approximately 10:00 pm Saturday night. Complete AHU1 work in attic by 6:00 am the next day

(Sunday)

• Workweek: during the work week following AHU1 work, complete all

VAV work. No more than one VAV shall be down at any given time.

• Weekend 2 (the weekend following the workweek): Lab will shut down approximately 10:00 pm Saturday night. Complete AHU2 work in attic by 6:00 am the next day (Sunday).

d) Building 200: August/September/October 2021 Temporary shut downs of ground and second floors needed.

e) Building 12: November 2021 thru April 2022

f) SPS Closets: Should be done in the same time slots as their host buildings. All other closets to be completed by August 1, 2021

B. Building (s) No. (s) 136 and 12 shall be fully vacated and Building

200 lower level shall be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

C. Buildings No.(s) 200, 2, and 5 shal be occupied during performance of work.

1. Certain areas of Building(s) shall be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA DESCRIPTION PERIOD

Building 2 Lab Lab and office area shall be occupied

Per phasing plan

Building 2 SPS Closets

Minor work in closets throughout building

Building 5 Chilled water piping in basement. Upper levels occupied.

Per phasing plan

Building 200 ground and second level

Levels shall be closed to cross traffic but offices shall be in use

Per phasing plan

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Buildings 14, 22, 39, 82, 83 and 84

Various SPS closet HVAC upgrades within operating facility or suite

To be determined

2. 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 shall 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 to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 shall be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

D. 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.

E. 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

01 00 00 equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever shall be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems shall be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

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

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

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

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

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

H. 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 shall 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 shall be approved by the COR.

I. 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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Service, of 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:

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

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

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

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

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract shall be modified.

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, shall form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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 shall remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which shall 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 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 shall be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS TO ALL BUILDINGS

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 shall remain in place. If any

01 00 00 limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from 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 shall have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

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) 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.

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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, of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown shall be covered by adjustment to contract time and price.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which shall 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.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets ofas-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, and C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan organized by building which contains information relevant to Warranty of

Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets 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 shall 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 shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a

01 00 00 binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period shall begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection shall be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the 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.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item organized by building, 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 shall 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 Bond: The Performance Bond shall 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 shall have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, shall 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 Officer shall 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 shall follow oral instructions. Failure to respond shall be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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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 shall 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 shall 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.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

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 shall 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.

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

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

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Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. 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 shall remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.13 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 shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto shall be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power shall be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system shall be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in

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COR shall 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. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded.