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CORRECT HVAC SYSTEMS

AND PROCEDURE ROOMS

657-21-115JC

ST. LOUIS VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

JOHN J. COCHRAN VA HOSPITAL

St. Louis, Missouri

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Task Order: 36C25521N0543

Correct HVAC Systems in Procedure Rooms

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 09-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

00 10 117 Specifications Seal Page 01-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-21

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.23 Asbestos Duct Adhesive Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY– NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing & Siding Panels 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS (Not Used)

08 90 00 Louvers & Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceiling 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-structural Components 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems For Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 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 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Piping 10-22

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

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 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

Division 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems 06-15

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

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (– NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES –NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

01-GI-100 PROJECT COVER SHEET

01-GI-101 SHEET INDEX & ABBREVIATIONS

01-GI-102 ICRA DETAILS

01-GI-103 ICRA DETAILS CLASS 1 & 2

01-GI-104 ICRA DETAILS CLASS 3

01-GI-105 CLASS IV ICRA DETAILS

01-GI-106 CLASS IV ALT ICRA DETAILS

01-GI-107 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-GI-108 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 02

01-GI-109 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 03

01-GI-110 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 04

01-GI-111 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-GI-112 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-GI-113 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-GI-114 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 08

01-GI-115 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 09

01-GI-116 OVERALL PLAN - LEVEL 10

01-GI-201 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 01

01-GI-202 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 02

01-GI-203 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 03

01-GI-204 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 04

01-GI-205 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 05

01-GI-206 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL- LEVEL 06

01-GI-207 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 07

01-GI-208 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 08

01-GI-209 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL - LEVEL 09

01-GI-210 LIFE SAFETY PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL- PENTHOUSE

ARCHITECTURAL

01-AE-101 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-AE-102 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 02

01-AE-103 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 03

01-AE-104 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 04

01-AE-105 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-AE-106 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-AE-107 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 07

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01-AE-108 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 08

01-AE-109 OVERALL CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 09

01-AE-110 OVERALL ROOF PLAN - PENTHOUSE

01-AE-401 ENLARGED PLANS - RM. E128

01-AE-402 ENLARGED PLANS - RMS. A164 & A165

01-AE-403 ENLARGED PLANS - RMS. B123 & D220

01-AE-404 ENLARGED PLANS - RMS. B503 & C510

01-AE-405 ENLARGED PLANS - RM. A658

01-AE-406 ENLARGED PLANS - RMS. C615 & A720

01-AE-407 ENLARGED PLANS - RMS. A707 & A757

01-AE-500 PARTITION TYPE

01-AE-501 CEILING SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

01-FG-001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGENDS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

FIRE PROTECTION

01-FP-101 FIRE PROTECTION ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 01-05

01-FP-102 FIRE PROTECTION ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 06 & 07

PLUMBING

01-PG-001 PLUMBING LEGENDS, SCHEDULES AND ABBREVIATIONS

01-PG-002 PLUMBING DETAILS

PLUMBING

01-PP-101 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-PP-102 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 01 & 02

01-PP-103 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-PP-104 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-PP-105 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 06 & 07

01-PP-106 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

MECHANICAL

01-MG-001 MECHANICAL LEGENDS, SCHEDULES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

01-MG-002 MECHANICAL DETAILS

01-MG-003 MECHANICAL DETAILS

01-MG-004 MECHANICAL DETAILS

01-MG-005 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MG-006 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MG-007 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MG-008 CONTROLS SEQUENCES

01-MG-009 CONTROLS SEQUENCES

01-MG-010 CONTROLS SEQUENCES

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01-MG-011 CONTROL SEQUENCES

01-MG-012 CONTROLS SEQUENCES

01-MG-013 CONTROL SEQUENCES

01-MG-014 CONTROL SEQUENCES

01-MG-015 CONTROL SEQUENCES

MECHANICAL

01-MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 01

01-MD-102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 01

01-MD-103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 02

01-MD-104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 03

01-MD-105 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 04

01-MD-106 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 05

01-MD-107 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 06

01-MD-108 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 07

01-MD-109 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 07

01-MD-110 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 08

01-MD-111 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 09

01-MD-112 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 10

01-MH-101 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-MH-102 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-MH-103 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 01 & 02

01-MH-104 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 03

01-MH-105 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 04

01-MH-106 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-MH-107 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-MH-108 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-MH-109 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-MH-110 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-MH-111 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 08

01-MH-112 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 09

01-MH-113 HVAC ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 10

01-MP-101 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-MP-102 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-MP-103 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVELS 01 & 02

01-MP-104 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-MP-105 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-MP-106 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-MP-107 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-MP-108 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-MP-109 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-MP-110 PIPING ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

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ELECTRICAL

01-EG-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ELECTRICAL

01-EP-101 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-EP-102 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-EP-103 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-EP-104 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-EP-105 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 01

01-EP-106 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 02

01-EP-107 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 03

01-EP-108 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-EP-109 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-EP-110 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 05

01-EP-111 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-EP-112 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-EP-113 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 06

01-EP-114 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-115 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-116 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-117 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-118 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-119 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 07

01-EP-120 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 09

01-EP-121 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN - LEVEL 10

ELECTRICAL

01-EG-400 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

01-EG-401 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

01-EG-402 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

01-EG-403 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

01-EG-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

01-EG-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

Grand total: 135

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Included with Asbestos Spec 02 82 13.21)

1.1 SITE PLAN – LEVEL 01

1.3 SITE PLAN – LEVEL 05

1.5 SITE PLAN – LEVEL 07

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SPECIFICATIONS SEALS PAGE

The following consultants Seals refer to specific Sections of the Specifications performed by

Romanyk Consulting Company (RCC) as noted in Contract Documents.

ARCHITECTURAL Name, Title

Signature Date Professional Seal

MECHANICAL Name, Title

Signature Date Professional Seal

ELECTRICAL Name, Title

Signature Date Professional Seal

Jim Booher, AIA, NCARB, ASHE, LEED AP

01/31/23

Arlo Wieczorek, PE

01/31/23

Yumei Wang, PE, RCDD, CTS, LEED AP

01/31/23 user Stamp user Line

YumeiWang Image

User1 Snapshot

User1 Snapshot

YumeiWang Pen yarer

YumeiWang Pen wing user Stamp user Text Box 01/31/23 user Stamp

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to sec*on 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infec*on control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building opera*ons, including demoli*on and removal of exis*ng structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project Number

657-21-115JC as required by drawings and specifica*ons.

1. Project *tle: Correct HVAC Systems in Procedure Rooms

2. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. A=endance is recommended.

3. Offices of Romanyk Consul*ng Corpora*on , as Architects-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construc*on. 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 affirma*ons by Contrac*ng Officer or his duly authorized representa*ve. A/E informa*on as follows:

Company Romanyk Consul*ng Corpora*on

Address 3308 Preston Road, Suite 350-164

Plano, Texas 75093

Phone 855.424.3838 ext 324

Email arlo.wieczorek@romanykconsul*ng.com

4. ***NOTE*** all resident engineer and project engineer needs to be changed to COR***

Throughout the drawings and specifica*ons, references to Contrac*ng Officer shall be represented by the abbrevia*on “CO”. References to COR, Contrac*ng Officer’s Technical

Representa*ve or Contrac*ng Officer’s Representa*ve shall be represented by the abbrevia*on “COR”. Any reference to “Resident Engineer” or “Project Engineer” is synonymous with “COR”.

5. Before placement and installa*on of work subject to tests by tes*ng laboratory retained by

Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall no*fy the COR in sufficient *me to enable tes*ng laboratory personnel to be present at the site in *me for proper taking and

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01 00 00 -2 tes*ng of specimens and field inspec*on. Such prior no*ce shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to complete Project 657-21-115J Correct HVAC Systems in

Procedure Rooms, John Cochran VAMC, St Louis, MO. in accordance with the a=ached drawings and specifica*ons. All work to be done in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The period of performance for this project shall be Five hundred and Eighty (580) calendar days total for comple*on of all contractual obliga*ons. The period of performance begins on the date of the No*ce To Proceed, and includes but is not limited to submi=al review and product procurement, all construc*on services required, all punch list items reconciled, and ending once close-out services have been completed, and close-out documents have been distributed to the owner, including the as-builts. The contractor shall provide a project schedule accoun*ng for all material lead *mes to be approved by the VA.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicita*on is posted. Addi*onal copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administra*ve security procedures that will remain effec*ve for the en*re dura*on of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspec*on of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before star*ng work the General Contractor shall give one week’s no*ce to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This no*ce is separate from any no*ces required for u*lity shutdown described later in this sec*on.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without wri=en permission of the COR. Pa*ents and staff are not to be photographed at any *me.

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 na*onal emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the wri=en approval of the Contrac*ng Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combina*ons to the

Contrac*ng officers representa*ve (COR) for the purpose of security inspec*ons of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency ac*on.

D. Document Control:

1. Before star*ng any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confiden*ality of “sensi*ve informa*on”.

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

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

Enforcement Sensi*ve” or “Sensi*ve Unclassified”. Secure such informa*on in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the informa*on to the Contrac*ng Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmi=ed from the project site without the wri=en approval of Contrac*ng Officer.

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

6. No*fy Contrac*ng Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensi*ve informa*on”.

7. All electronic informa*on shall be stored in specified loca*on following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management SoPware (EDMS).

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

“Sensi*ve informa*on” including drawings and other documents may be a=ached to e-mail provided all VA encryp*on procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restric*ons

1. Vehicle authoriza*on request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submi=ed 24 hours before the date and *me of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of 2 permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

F. VA Security Clause Restric*ons

1. The cer*fica*on and accredita*on requirements do not apply and a Security Accredita*on

Package is not required for this procurement.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all opera*ons (including storage of materials) on Government premises to authorized areas approved by the 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. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and u*li*es may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contrac*ng Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and u*li*es shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

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Contractor at its expense upon comple*on of the work. With the wri=en consent of the

Contrac*ng Officer, the buildings and u*li*es may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regula*ons prescribed by the Contrac*ng Officer, use only established roadways and as authorized by the Contrac*ng Officer and COR. When materials are transported in prosecu*ng 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 regula*on. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. //Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as li=le as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construc*on materials, debris, standing construc*on equipment and vehicles at all *mes.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as li=le as possible with normal func*oning of Medical Center as a whole, including opera*ons of u*lity services, fire protec*on systems and any exis*ng equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibra*ons and noises through the building structure, are not permi=ed in buildings that are occupied, during construc*on, jointly by pa*ents or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permi=ed 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 construc*on working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quan**es sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Centerareas required to remain in opera*on.

H. U*li*es Services: Where necessary to cut exis*ng pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of u*lity services, or of fire protec*on systems or communica*ons systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica*on, Project Number: 657-21-115JC

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01 00 00 -6 where directed by COR. All such ac*ons shall be coordinated with the COR or U*lity Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connec*on fee be paid to a public u*lity provider for new permanent service to the construc*on project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its opera*on 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interrup*on in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in opera*on 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 dura*on of the work with milestone subtasks. The VA reserves the right to reject or request the contractor to alter the schedule or utility shut down request to accommodate Medical Center operations at no additional cost to the government or additional period of performance calendar days. Reasons include, but not limited to, time of year, weather exterior temperatures, patient census, week or weekend work, business hours or night/early morning work, staffing availability, or specific days of the week work.

2. To ensure such execu*ons, 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 por*on thereof. In addi*on, Contractor shall no*fy the COR 21 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of star*ng work in each specific area of site, building or por*on thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, on sheet GIXXX and as follows:

3. Phasing:

a. Phase 1 –

b. Phase 2 –.

c. Phase 3 –

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J. Areas of Bldg. 1 will be vacated by Government in accordance with the approved schedule, beginning immediately aPer date of receipt of No*ce to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for, and take all measures, and provide all material necessary for protec*ng exis*ng equipment and property per COR direction, including, but not limited to, medical equipment, furniture, artwork, wall mounted equipment/items in affected areas of construc*on and within the construction containment areas against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers opera*ons will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and pa*ents through other construc*on areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construc*on area by temporary par**ons and have walking surfaces, ligh*ng etc. to facilitate pa*ent and staff access. Coordinate altera*on work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center opera*ons will con*nue during the construc*on period.

K. Construc*on Fence: Before construc*on opera*ons begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construc*on fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construc*on 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 bo=om rails with *e wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bo=om of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. When a building and/or construc*on site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept en*re responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in opera*ng condi*on exis*ng fire protec*on and alarm equipment. In connec*on with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for preinspec*on of site with Fire Department or Company (VA or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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M. U*li*es Services: Maintain exis*ng u*lity services for Medical Center at all *mes. Provide temporary facili*es, labor, materials, equipment, connec*ons, and u*li*es to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut exis*ng water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of u*lity services or of fire protec*on systems and communica*ons systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica*on, where directed by COR.

1. No u*lity service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protec*on systems and communica*ons systems may be interrupted without prior wri=en 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 wri=en approval. Refer to specifica*on Sec*ons 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for addi*onal requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in wri*ng, 26 calendar days in advance of proposed interrup*on. Request shall state reason, date, exact

*me of, and approximate dura*on of such interrup*on.

3. Contractor will be advised (in wri*ng) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or

*me such interrup*on will cause least inconvenience to opera*ons of Medical Center.

The VA reserves the right, at no cost to the government, to push the requested date due to coordination with hospital operations based on weather, patient census, or staffing ability.

4. Major interrup*ons of any systems or patient care areas must be requested, in wri*ng, at least 26 calendar days prior to the desired *me and shall be performed as directed by the

COR. COR may revise or push the requested dates at no cost to the government.

5. In case of a contract construc*on emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR.

Such approval will be confirmed in wri*ng as soon as prac*cal.

6. Whenever it is required that a connec*on fee be paid to a public u*lity provider for new permanent service to the construc*on project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas

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Contractor.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source and all penetra*ons in walls, floors, and or roofs shall be infilled to meet all governing codes and specifica*ons. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be en*rely 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 par**ons; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. To minimize interference of construc*on ac*vi*es 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 construc*on materials, debris and standing construc*on equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cuVng, altering and removal of exis*ng roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construc*on opera*ons as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Ar*cle, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representa*ve of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which altera*ons occur and areas which are an*cipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contrac*ng Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Exis*ng condi*on and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of the building.

2. Existence and condi*ons of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, vene*an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and exis*ng condi*ons at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where altera*ons 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 condi*on that their use is impossible or imprac*cal, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifica*ons which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause en*tled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected par*al or final inspec*on date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on condi*ons then exis*ng, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with condi*ons of same as noted in first condi*on survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor or workmanship of work performed by contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protec*on measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage or poor work caused by Contractor's workers in execu*ng work of this contract.

D. Protec*on: Provide the following protec*ve measures:

1. Wherever exis*ng roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltra*on. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protec*on against damage for por*ons of exis*ng structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protec*on of interior of exis*ng structures at all *mes, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to star*ng work, and this protec*on shall be maintained intact un*l all work in the area is completed.

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1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demoli*on 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 iden*fied by a=ached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present loca*ons in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to reinstalla*on 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 altera*on period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifica*ons to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's opera*on.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair exis*ng 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.

Exis*ng work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defec*ve 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 exis*ng construc*on, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon comple*on of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Exis*ng work (walls, ceilings, par**ons, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and leP in as good condi*on 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 exis*ng piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of u*lity services or of fire protec*on systems and communica*ons systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discon*nuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such u*li*es and systems not shown on drawings or loca*ons of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract *me and price in accordance with clause en*tled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construc*on of the project, to include all contract changes, modifica*ons, and clarifica*ons.

B. All varia*ons 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 oPen as requested.

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

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

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

E. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ven*la*on, plumbing, light and power will be permi=ed subject to wri=en approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in wri*ng. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the wri=en agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installa*ons used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifica*ons 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. Installa*on of

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Electrical Code, (2014 Edi*on), Ar*cle 590, Temporary Installa�ons. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspec*on including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibra*ons must be eliminated.

4. Automa*c temperature control systems for preheat coils shall func*on properly and all safety controls shall func*on to prevent coil freezeup damage.

5. The air filtering system u*lized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at comple*on of construc*on and prior to tes*ng and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat produc*on and distribu*on system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facili*es used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

F. Prior to final inspec*on, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with iden*cal replacements, at no addi*onal cost to the Government.

G. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifica*ons sec*ons.

H. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of exis*ng freight elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permi=ed subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condi*on. Contractor may use elevators freight elevators.

Personnel for opera*ng elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

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2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protec*on of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hois*ng ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal opera*on. However, if these ropes are damaged by ac*on of foreign ma=er such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hois*ng ropes at the contractors expense.

4. Pa*ent and VA staff use of freight elevators will take priority over use of contractor.

5. Contractor shall be required to keep clean daily the freight elevators used.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommoda*ons as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center . Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain sa*sfactory condi*on in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of u*li*es available to the

Contractor from exis*ng outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any u*li*es furnished without charge.

1.16 TESTS

A. Tes*ng to include pressure tests on new duct work, all lines prior to connec*on, and test and balance. No commissioning will be required. The plan will provide a schedule and a wri=en sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submi=ed for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documenta*on.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make correc*ons required for proper opera*on of such systems before reques*ng final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pretested.

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C. Conduct final tests required in various sec*ons of specifica*ons in presence of an authorized representa*ve of the Contrac*ng Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the en*re system which must be coordinated to work together during normal opera*on to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air condi*oning supply air is only one part of en*re system which provides comfort condi*ons for a building.

Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installa*on. Efficient and acceptable boiler opera*on depends upon the coordina*on and proper opera*on of fuel, combus*on air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be func*oning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of *me during which opera*ng and environmental condi*ons remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design condi*ons.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submi=ed with the test results of related components and of the en*re system.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Opera*ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instruc*ons when required by the various sec*ons of the specifica*ons and as hereinaPer specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and opera*ng manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and opera*on of equipment. They shall include complete informa*on necessary for star*ng, adjus*ng, maintaining in con*nuous opera*on for long periods of *me and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and subassembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross referenced to diagrams and illustra*ons. Illustra*ons shall include "exploded" views showing and

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C. Instruc*ons: Contractor shall provide qualified, factorytrained manufacturers' representa*ves to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the opera*on and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site.

These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sec*ons. Instruc*ons for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available un*l instruc*ons for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruc*on in the opera*on of inter-related systems. All instruc*on periods shall be at such *mes as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is sa*sfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject ma=er covers the expecta*ons of the

VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and subs*tu*on for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifica*ons in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.18 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government furnished property shown on the drawings .

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to

Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Contractor will be provided Government Furnished Equipment at such *me as needed. No requirement to store.

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D. No*fy Contrac*ng Officer in wri*ng, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspec*on thereof with a representa*ve of the Government. At such *me the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make nota*ons, and immediately furnish the

Government representa*ve with a wri=en statement as to its condi*on or shortages.

2. Contractor thereaPer is responsible for such equipment un*l such *me as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a par*ally assembled (knock down) condi*on in accordance with exis*ng standard commercial prac*ces, complete with all fiVngs, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connec*ons to respec*ve services installed under contract. All fiVngs and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connec*on between the Government furnished equipment item and the u*lity stubup shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no addi*onal cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper opera*on in accordance with specifica*ons and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installa*on of equipment at construc*on site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.19 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new loca*on, all exis*ng equipment and items indicated or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform reloca*on of such equipment or items at such *mes and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap exis*ng service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

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D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connec*ons, fiVngs, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installa*on of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper opera*ng…