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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Coatesville, PA

Renovate Bldg. 58 Basement First and Second Floors VA Project No. 542-19-113

Construction Documents

September 26, 2022

MEP

Vol. 2

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Coatesville, PA

Renovate Bldg. 58 Basement First and Second Floors VA Project No. 542-19-113

Construction Documents

September 26, 2022

Architecture Vol. 1

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

Coatesville VAMC September 26, 2022 Renovate Bldg. 58 First and Second Floors Construction Documents Coatesville, PA Project No. 542-19-113

Jeffery A Brooks, RA Registered Architect

Paul L. Holloway, PE Mechanical Engineer

John Kevin Mason, PE Electrical Engineer

Brian Moskow, PE Structural Engineer

Riyad S. Bannourah, RCDD

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Coatesville VAMC December 16, 2020 Renovate Bldg. 58 First and Second Floors 100% Construction Documents Coatesville, PA Project No. 542-19-113

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 06-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 83 00 Composite Paneling 01-20

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 02-16 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 06 71 Door Hardware Schedule 06-20 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-19 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

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12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11 23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 05-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

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

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 15 15-11 Integrated Locking Devices 06-20 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

General Title

GI001 COVER

GI002 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI003 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI004 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

GI005 ICRA DETAILS

GI006 BASEMENT ICRA AND PHASING PLAN

GI007 BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

GI008 FIRST FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

GI009 SECOND FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

GI010 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT PLAN

GI011 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT PLAN

Structural

S101 FIRST FLOOR STRUCTURAL PLAN

S102 SECOND FLOOR STRUCTURAL PLAN

S103 ATTIC FLOOR STRUCTURAL PLAN

S104 ROOF STRUCTURAL PLAN

S201 ELEVATIONS, DETAILS

S202 DETAILS

S301 DETAILS

Architecture

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS AND

NOTES

A-002 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN

AD112 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN

AE100 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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AE102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE103 ROOF PLAN

AE110 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE111 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE300 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE301 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN- FIRST FLOOR

AE402 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS- FIRST FLOOR

AE403 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS- FIRST FLOOR

AE404 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS- SECOND FLOOR

AE405 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS- SECOND FLOOR

AE406 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS- SECOND FLOOR

AE407 PLAN DETAILS

AE408 PLAN DETAILS

AE500 DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR AND WINDOW TYPES, AND

DETAILS

Interiors

I-001 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE, ABBREVATIONS AND

GENERAL NOTES

I-101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

I-102 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

I-110 FIRST FLOOR PATTERN PLAN

I-111 SECOND FLOOR PATTERN PLAN

I-120 FIRST FLOOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN

I-121 SECOND FLOOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN

I-130 FIRST FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

I-131 SECOND FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

I-201 MILLWORK

I-202 CASEWORK ELEVATIONS AND SCHEDULE

I-203 CASEWORK DETAILS

I-204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

I-205 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

I-206 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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I-207 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

I-208 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

I-401 FIRST FLOOR OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN

I-402 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN

I-403 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

I-404 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

I-405 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

I-406 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

I-407 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

I-408 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

I-409 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

I-410 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

I-601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I-602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I-603 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I-604 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I-605 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

Fire Protection

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL INFORMATION

FD100 BASEMENT FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FD101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FD102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FX100 BASEMENT FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX102A DEDUCT ALTERNATE SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION

PLAN

FX103 ATTIC FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

Plumbing

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PW100 BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN

PW101 FIRST FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PLAN

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PW102 SECOND FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PLAN

PP101 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PP102 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

P-401 SUB-BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN

P-402 ATTIC PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-403 ATTIC PLUMBING PLAN

P-404 DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLUMBING PLAN

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P-901 SANITARY PIPE RISERS

P-902 DOMESTIC PIPE RISERS

Mechanical

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MD100 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 ATTIC LEVEL MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MH100 BASEMENT FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH102 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH102A DEDUCT ALTERNATE SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH103 ATTIC LEVEL HVAC PLAN

MP100 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MP101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MP102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MP102A SECOND FLOOR MECHANCIAL PIPING PLAN DEDUCT

ALTERNATE

MP103 ATTIC LEVEL MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-401 SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M-401A DEDUCT ALTERNATE SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN

M-402 SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

M-402A DEDUCT ALTERNATE SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL

PIPING PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-505 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-901 ATTIC ISOMETRIC DUCTWORK LAYOUT

Electrical

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND

ABBREVIATIONS

E-002 DEDUCT ALTERNATE SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL

PLANS

ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP102 SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

EM101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

EM102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

EM103 ATTIC MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL102 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL103 ATTIC LIGHTING PLAN

E-401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM, PANEL SCHEDULE AND

EQUIPMENT CONDUCTOR SCHEDULE

E-602 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-603 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

Technology

T-001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

T-101 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

T-102 FIRST FLOOR SYSTEMS PLAN

T-103 SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

T-104 SECOND FLOOR SYSTEMS PLAN

T-105 ATTIC FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

T-401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

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T-502 TECHNOLOGY RISERS

Fire Alarm

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

FD101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FD102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FA101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA103 ATTIC FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for renovation of building 58 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. Contractor shall meet with Bio Med and COR before purchasing any material for division 27 and division 28 systems.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, building alterations necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work, technology work, fire alarm, security on this project including all materials and labor to fully renovate the first and second floors of

Building 58 into a domiciliary, also it includes demolition.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including all materials and labor to fully renovate the first and second floors of Building 58 into a domiciliary.

A. Alternate No.1: Omit the following work on the second floor south-east bedroom 243 and toilet/shower 243a and south-west bedroom 205 and toilet/shower 205a in building 58, as indicated on the drawings.

this shall include the following items in the designated area(s):

1. demolition activities will still be included per the demolition plan ad101.

2. The patient bedroom 205, 243 and toilet/shower 205a, 243a and the new corridor wall (c206, c245 in this specific areas,) doors 205, 205a, 243, & 243a and associated hm frames will not be constructed.

3. Plumbing piping to these spaces will be run to the toilet, sink, & shower locations and terminated and capped below the floor for possible future connection. Sprinkler heads and piping in these spaces will align with the space layout based on the applicable occupancy hazard.

4. HVAC duct work will still be run to these areas for heating and cooling the space(s).

5. A 2x2 ceiling grid will be installed with (8) 2x2 light fixtures.

ceiling grid will be at 8’-0” a.f.f. gyp. bd. light wells will be constructed at the 10 window locations.

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6. New LVT flooring, (and leveling compound if required) will be installed over the entire floor area(s). this shall also include a new 6” rubber base around the entire perimeter of the room.

7. New furring and 5/8” gyp. bd. will be run around all exterior walls.

8. Gyp. bd. returns, with solid surface window stools will be included at all window openings.

9. The demising wall between bedroom 8 and bedroom 19 and the deduct bid area will be furred out with 1-1/2” metal furring and 5/8” gypsum board for the full height and length of the wall(s).

10. Widening of the corridor c206 & c245 opening(s) thru the existing masonry wall will still be included in the project.

11. Bidder shall provide a separate bid price for this work. if the alternate bid deduct is not accepted, the area will be renovated per the drawings and specifications.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Work includes Bid Item I, Bid Item II and Bid Item

III, except all domestic water piping shall be Type L ASTM B88 copper tubing in lieu of Type K ASTM B88 copper tubing.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 3: Omit the following work on the second floor in the central corridor bedroom 215 and toilet/shower 215a and adjoining bedroom 216 and toilet/shower 216a in building 58, as indicated on the drawings. This shall include the following items in the designated area(s):

1. Demolition activities will still be included per the demolition plan ad101.

2. The toilet/shower rooms 215a and 216a will not be constructed. this includes removing doors 215a & 216a and the associated hm frames.

doors 215 & 216 will still be included in the project, along with associated hm frames. the corridor walls will also be included in the project.

3. Door hardware, as specified in the base bid, will remain in the project for these doors.

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4. Plumbing piping to these spaces will be run to the toilet, sink, & shower locations and terminated and capped below the floor for possible future connection. Sprinkler heads and piping in these spaces will align with the space layout based on the applicable occupancy hazard.

5. HVAC duct work will still be run to these areas for heating and cooling the space(s).

6. A 2x2 ceiling grid will be installed in each space (215 & 216) with

(4) 2x2 light fixtures in each space (215 & 216). the ceiling grid will be at 9’-0” a.f.f. ceiling grid constructed light wells will be provided at the 4 window locations.

7. New LVT flooring, (and leveling compound if required) will be installed over the entire floor area in each space (215 & 216). this shall also include a new 6” rubber base around the entire perimeter of each space (215 & 216).

8. New furring and 5/8” gyp. bd. will be run at all exterior walls, full height.

9. Gyp. bd. returns, with solid surface window stools will be included at all window openings.

10. The demising wall between bedroom 215 and bedroom 216 will be included. this will be a 6” metal stud wall (with sound batt insulation) and 5/8” gypsum board (on each side) run to the underside of the attic floor, for the full height and length of the wall.

11. Exposed structural columns shall be furred out and wrapped with

5/8” gypsum board to 8” above the lay-in ceiling. Bidder shall provide a separate bid price for this work. if the alternate bid deduct is not accepted, the area will be renovated per the drawings and specifications.

D. ALTERNATE NO. 4: Work includes Bid Item I, Bid Item II and Bid Item

III, except, if the campus-wide DDC fiberoptic network has been installed, eliminate the standalone Engineering Control Center and

Portable Operator’s Terminal for Building 58, and connect DDC network

01 00 00 -5 for Building 58 into the campus network. Coordinate location of connection point with the COR.

E. ALTERNATE NO. 5: Work includes Bid Item I, Bid Item II and Bid Item

III, except (1) existing chilled water pump and (1) existing heating hot water pump shall remain. Remove (1) existing chilled water pump and (1) existing heating hot water pump and replace with new pumps with variable frequency drives. Do not provide variable frequency drives for the existing pumps to remain.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense,

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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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. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access

01 00 00 -7 to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

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

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

Phase I:

Phase II:

H. Building No. 58 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 58 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

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(a)Ground Floor Everyday

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall plan for pre-inspection of site with

Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or

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Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR [Chief Engineer][Chief of

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

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the

01 00 00 -13 interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR

, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 -15 specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes.

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site and provide appropriate control of wash-waters.

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the A/E.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR at the VA Medical Center, Coatesville and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

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

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's

01 00 00 -19 negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

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

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

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

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

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

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

4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment…