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This document is a comprehensive 100% Bid specification for the renovation of A2 South into a Cancer Clinic at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan (VA Project No. 553-21-100), issued January 10, 2025 (Revision 01-24).
The specification encompasses 28 divisions of work including general requirements, demolition, concrete, metals, carpentry, thermal/moisture protection, openings (doors, frames, hardware), finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, and electronic safety systems. Key construction requirements include: demolition and removal of existing structures; cast-in-place concrete work; metal fabrications and structural steel; interior wood doors with factory finishes; hollow metal frames and access doors; sliding automatic entrances for clean room applications with interlock systems; coiling counter doors (fire-rated); specialized glazing and windows; comprehensive door hardware sets with electromagnetic locks, push-button combination locks, and access control integration; fire suppression systems commissioning; plumbing with medical gas and vacuum systems; HVAC with DDC controls and commissioning; complete electrical distribution and lighting control systems; communications infrastructure; and fire detection/alarm systems. All work must comply with NFPA standards, ADA/ABAAS accessibility requirements, and VA-specific safety protocols including infection control risk assessments (ICRA), pre-construction risk assessments (PCRA), comprehensive quality control plans, testing and commissioning by approved laboratories, and detailed warranty management over 12 months post-completion. The contractor must provide extensive submittals including shop drawings, product data, safety plans, commissioning documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and training for VA personnel, with strict adherence to sustainable construction requirements including VOC limits, recycled content specifications, and construction waste diversion targeting 50% minimum.
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Project Manual Vol. 1 100% Bid Documents
Division 00 through 22
Renovate A2 South for Cancer Clinic John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Detroit, Michigan VA Project No. 553-21-100
January 10, 2025
Revision: 01-24 Renovate A2 South for Cancer Clinic 100% Bid Documents John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan VA Project No. 553-21-100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS - SECTION 00 01 10
SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 12-23 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition 08-17
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21
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 01-21
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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07-23 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 02-16 08 34 00 Special Function Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-24 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 01-21 09 54 24 Metal Pan Ceiling 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance Decorative Mortar
Flooring (RES-3) 05-24
09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 01-21
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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 01-21 10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 22 39.13 Folding Glass-Panel Partitions 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 23 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Lockers 10 51 29 Phenolic Lockers
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 01-21 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 11-23
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-21
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 01-23 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-22 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21
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22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation
Equipment 03-23
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-23 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-23
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22
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26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20 27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15
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 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 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
SECTION 00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.
Drawing No. Title
GENERAL
G-001 COVER SHEET
G-002 LIFE SAFETY AND ICRA LEGENDS
G-102.1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
GENERAL - ICRA
G-200 ICRA PLAN - LOWER LEVEL
G-201.1I ICRA PLAN – FIRST LEVEL INTERSTITIAL – ZONE 1
G-202.1 ICRA PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
G-202.1I ICRA PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
G-203.1 ICRA PLANS - ZONE 1D
STRUCTURAL
S-001 GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS
SD102.1 STRUCT DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
SD102.1I STRUCT DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
S-102.1 FRAMING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
S-102.1I FRAMING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
S-103.1 PARTIAL FRAMING PLANS - MECHANICAL ROOMS - ZONE 1
S-104.1 PARTIAL FRAMING PLANS - MECHANICAL ROOMS - ZONE 1
S-401 ENLARGED PLANS
S-501 SECTIONS AND DETAILS
ARCHITECTURAL
A-001 ARCHITECTURAL LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
A-002 PARTITION TYPES
AD102.1 DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
A-102.1 FLOOR PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
A-102.1A FLOOR PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1A
A-102.1B FLOOR PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1B
A-102.1C FLOOR PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1C
A-102.1D FLOOR PLAN - SECOND, THIRD, ROOF LEVELS - ZONE 1D
A-112.1 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
A-112.1A REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1A
A-112.1B REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1B
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A-112.1C REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1C
A-112.1D REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1D
A-122.1 EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
A-122.1A EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1A
A-122.1B EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1B
A-122.1C EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1C
A-122.1D EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1D
A-131 ENLARGED PLANS
A-132 ENLARGED PLANS - PHARMACY
A-401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ZONE 1A
A-402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ZONE 1B
A-403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ZONE 1C
A-404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ZONE 1C
A-405 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ZONE 1C
A-501 DETAILS
A-502 SECTIONS AND DETAILS
A-503 DETAILS AND ELEVATIONS - EXAM CLINIC - CHECK-IN DESK
A-504 DETAILS - NURSE STATION CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
A-505 DETAILS - MILLWORK
A-506 DETAILS - INFUSION BAYS
A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS
INTERIORS
I-001 INTERIORS GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS
I-102.1 FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
I-102.1A FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1A
I-102.1B FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1B
I-102.1C FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1C
I-102.1D FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1D
I-111 FURNITURE PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1 (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
I-120 SIGNAGE PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
I-130 FLOORING SEAM PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
FIRE PROTECTION
FD102 FP DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL- ZONE 1
FD102.I FP DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITAL - ZONE 1
FP102 FP PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
PP102.I PIPING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
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PLUMBING
PD101.I DEMO PLAN - FIRST LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
PD102 DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
PD102.I DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
PW101.I DWV PLAN - FIRST LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
PW102.I DWV PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
P-102 PLUMBING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS
P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES
MECHANICAL
M-001 MECHANICAL LEGENDS
MD101.I DEMO PLAN - FIRST LEVEL INTERSTITAL - ZONE 1
MD102 DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
MD102.1I PIPING DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
MD102.2I HVAC DEMO PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
MD401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL DEMO PLANS
MH102 HVAC PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
MH102.I HVAC PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
MP101.I PIPING PLAN - FIRST LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
MP102 PIPING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL - ZONE 1
MP102.I PIPING PLAN - SECOND LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - ZONE 1
M-401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS
M-402 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS
M-403 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS
M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS
M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS
M-503 MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS
M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES
M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES
M-701 MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS
M-801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS
M-802 MECHANICAL CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL
E-000 ELECTRICAL GENERAL INFORMATION
E-001 LIGHTING SCHEDULES
ELD102.1 LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
EPD102.1 POWER DEMOLITION PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
ETD102.1 TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
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EL102.1 LIGHTING PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
EL102.1A LIGHTING PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1A
EL102.1B LIGHTING PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1B
EL102.1C LIGHTING PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1C
EL102.1D LIGHTING PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1D
EP102.1 POWER PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
EP102.1A POWER PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1A
EP102.1B POWER PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1B
EP102.1C POWER PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1C
EP102.1D POWER PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1D
ET102.1 TECHNOLOGY PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1
ET102.1A TECHNOLOGY PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1A
ET102.1B TECHNOLOGY PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1B
ET102.1C TECHNOLOGY PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1C
ET102.1D TECHNOLOGY PLAN-SECOND LEVEL-ZONE 1D
E-300 ELECTRICAL ELEVATIONS
E-500 ELECTRICAL DETAILS
E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS
E-600 PANEL SCHEDULES
E-702 LOW VOLTAGE RISER DIAGRAM
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Revision: 11-21 Renovate A2 South for Cancer Clinic
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT
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 RESERVED
1.23 TESTS
1.24 INSTRUCTIONS
1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY
1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND/OR 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 RESERVED
1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
1.33 SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE
1.34 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
1.35 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES
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SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.
1.2 GENERAL INTENTION
A. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to: Renovate A2 South into Infusion clinic at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, as required by drawings and specifications.
B. Visits to the site by offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).
C. All references to Resident Engineer (RE), Senior Resident Engineer (SRE), Engineer, COTR, or Project Manager shall all be recognized as referencing the VA Contracting Officers Representative (VA COR).
D. Offices of Walter Mechanical Services 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 the Contracting Officer.
E. All sampling and testing during the entire course of the construction contract is the sole responsibility of the Contractor; prior to placement and installation of work subject to testing and or sampling, a laboratory shall be retained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the VA COR in sufficient time to be present at the site for field inspection.
Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the VA COR.
F. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and Sunday. This project involves work at multiple different shift hours as required in drawings and specifications, due to the activities involved. Standard work shift to be 6am-4pm, with requirements for work during non-administrative as needed for work that is disruptive to the facility. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, which he may, the Contractor shall make his/her request to the VA Contracting officer five (5) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and await approval from contracting officer.
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G. Training:
1. All employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors (having supervisory authority over the project in total or over tradesmen on the project) shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA COR or VA Competent Person
(VACP).
2. All other employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors on the project shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course.
3. Submit OSHA training records of all such employees for approval prior to commencing work.
4. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that their “competent person” (CP) is 30-hour OSHA certified (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.
5. All tradesmen shall be licensed in the line of work they are performing. The General Contractor shall provide proof that all tradesmen are licensed in their field of work.
Journeyman to apprentice ratio is minimum 1:1.
1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)
A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation information and Instructions to Bidder section.
B. 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 may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies shall be at Contractor’s expense.
B. Omissions:
1. The drawings and specifications are intended to include all work and materials necessary for completion of the work. Any incidental item of material, labor or detail required for the proper execution and completion of the work and omitted from either the drawings and specifications or both, but obviously required by governing codes, local regulations, trade practices, operational functions, and good workmanship, shall be provided as a part of the contract work without extra charge, even though not specifically detailed or mentioned.
C. The drawings show the general arrangement, general design, and extent of the work for the project and are diagrammatic. Exact location of piping, ductwork and equipment, not located by dimensions on drawings, shall be determined in the field considering interference’s and appearance.
D. The drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in measurements.
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E. The drawings are not to be reproduced or marked-up, to serve as or submitted as “shop drawings”.
1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Security:
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 and their Sub-Contractor’s shall not enter the project site without appropriate badging. They shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.
2. Before starting work or when planning to work outside of “regular business hours” the General Contractor shall give notice five (5) working days prior to the VA COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the workers. Note: 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 VA 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 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.
C. Key Control:
1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the
Contracting Officer’s Representative (VA COR) for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the VA COR at the project site.
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 manuals 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 may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who shall need it for the project. Any such marked security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without written approval of the Contracting Officer. Return the information to the Contracting officer upon project completion.
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 USB Flash Drives, CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and/or destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA Information Security Officer (ISO).
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5. Notify Contracting Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.
6. At the pre-construction conference all procedures involving the storage, encryption, security, VA standards, of sensitive documents not classified as sensitive. Shall be discussed in detail and appropriate documentation provided for contractor’s use and compliance.
E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions
1. Due to the limited availability of parking spaces, the project VA COR reserves the right to limit the number of contractor parking space and shall designate parking for the contractor at the convenience of the VA facility.
2. Any costs incurred for parking or parking permits shall be paid by the contractor(s).
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 project VA COR. 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. The Contractor shall use only established roadways. 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.
C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the VA COR.
D. Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center and shall be held accountable for their conduct.
E. 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 VA 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 approval by the Chief of Facilities Management and fire and safety requirements.
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F. Hospital Operations:
1. The Medical Center shall maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week; any interruption in service shall be scheduled and coordinated with the VA 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.
2. The 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 in 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 etc to facilitate patient and staff access.
G. Construction Fence/Safety Barriers:
1. Contractor shall construct all safety barriers as determined necessary prior to the start of work and they shall remain in place until project completion. Provide safety signage on barrier notifying of construction area and safety PPE requirements.
H. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to the Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:
1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.
2. In areas affected where owner still occupies during construction, the Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees F at all times.
3. 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 shall be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.
I. 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, 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 VA COR.
1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of VA COR and Chief Engineer or 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 of the contracting officer. Sections
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REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and for additional requirements.
2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to VA COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, area(s) affected, 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 may 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
VA COR.
5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service shall be interrupted on approval of Medical Center Director and Chief of Facilities Management. Such approval shall be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.
J. 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. Contractor shall remove and cap all unused water branch lines and dead-legs to not more than 1.5 times the diameter of the abandoned line at the main supply/recirculation supply lines to limit stagnation and reservoirs for Legionella growth.
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.
K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:
1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane 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 VA COR.
L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by VA COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.15, USE OF ROADWAY.
M. Construction Site Maintenance:
1. Provide all labor and material necessary to maintain the site in a safe and hazard free condition.
2. Daily the Contractor and its subs shall completely clean and organize the construction area to keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the work.
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3. At the completion of the work, remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from about the premises, as well as all tools (gang boxes are acceptable), construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials.
4. Repair, at Contractor’s expense, damage which shall have occurred to any permanent structure completed under the contract work, or to private or public property.
5. Leave the site clean and ready for use by the VA Medical Center. Restore to their original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the contract documents, but disturbed by construction activities.
N. CONTRACT WORK ON Federal Holidays:
1. No work shall be scheduled on the following federal holidays or any other day specifically declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and/or other Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation these dates.
2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving all affected areas in a clean, orderly condition.
O. Outages:
1. All outages shall be scheduled and approved in writing at least five working days or more in advance. The Contractor shall understand and plan for that the majority of outages shall be scheduled only at night and on weekends. Daytime outages shall be scheduled as can be planned for by the medical center without interfering with medical center operations.
2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Detroit VAMC COR, in writing. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. In no case shall the contractor begin work in an area to interrupt services without obtaining written approval from the Detroit VAMC COR. Normal Administrative working Hours for the Detroit VA Medical Center are between the times of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Most utility outages shall have to be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 5:30 A.M. Monday through Friday, or 5:00 P.M. Friday night and 5:30 A.M. on Monday morning. Depending on the system involved some outages can occur at times between 5:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.
1.7 ALTERATIONS
A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the VA COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings or areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:
1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building(s).
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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 VA 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 the VA 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 accordingly.
C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and VA 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 workmen in executing work of this contract.
D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:
1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.
2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.
3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.
1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION
A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed 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 VA
COR.
2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.
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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
A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.
B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.
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 VA COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the VA 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. All existing work (examples: walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, and 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.
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, 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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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.
B. Government does not guarantee that other materials shall not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials shall 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 shall be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.
1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)
1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)
1.14 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. Contractor is responsible to maintain and keep on site an as-built ‘red line’ set of drawings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall contain up to date addendums, approved changes & modifications, approved Request for Information responses, and Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) for the project.
The VA COR shall have ready access to inspect the as-built drawings and specifications, as well as field copies in use, to ensure current drawings and specifications are being deployed for use on project.
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 VA COR review, as often as requested.
C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the VA COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the VA COR.
D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.
1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS
A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the VA 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.
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1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT
A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan 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 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, 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, 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.
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.
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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 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.
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:
1. 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.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.
5. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:
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