Attachment B Construction Specifications

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System PROJECT NO.: 663-15-102

Building 100 Electrical Distribution

Upgrade from 5kV to 15kV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 100% CD Submittal

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-15

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedule – Major Projects 09-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

05 05 23 Adhesive and Mechanical Fasteners

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 16 Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing

07 19 16 Water Repellent and Graffiti Protection

07 42 14 Insulated Metal Wall Panels

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-15

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 33 33 Overhead Coiling Doors

08 71 00 Door Hardware 02-15

08 91 00 Louvers

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 67 25 Urethane Floor Coating

09 81 29 Sprayed Acoustical Insulation

09 91 00 Painting 10-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

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 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-15

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 12-12

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 12-12

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 08-14

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26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 12-12

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 12-12

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 32 13 Engine Generators 07-15

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 12-12

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 Requirements For Electronic Safety And Security

Installations

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 06-13

28 13 11 Physical Access Control System (PACS) 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

32 31 53 Security Fences and Gates

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 100% CD Submittal

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G1001 COVER SHEET AND BID ITEMS SUMMARY

G1002 DRAWING INDEX

CIVIL

CS101 EXISTING CONDITION

CS102 SITE PREPARATION

CS103 STORM/UTILITY PLAN

CS104 DETAIL SHEET

CS105 DETAIL SHEET

CS106 DETAIL SHEET

CS107 DETAIL SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

100-A001 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & FINISH CODE

100-A002 ARCHITECTURAL AREA OF WORK OVERVIEW

100-A003 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS

100-AD101 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN SERVICE YARD

100-AD102 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN ENERGY PLANT

100-AD103 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN SUBSTATION B

100-AD104 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN ELECTRICAL ROOM C

100-A101 SERVICE YARD PLAN

100-A102 ENERGY PLANT PLAN

100-A103 SUBSTATION B PLAN

100-A104 ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN

100-A200 ELEVATIONS

100-AE400 OPENING SCHEDULE, DETAILS AND PARTITIONS

STRUCTURAL

SF001 GENERAL NOTES

SF002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SF031 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

SF041 TYPICAL MASONRY DETAILS

SF056 TYPICAL NONSTRUCTURAL BRACING DETAILS

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SF101 MAIN SWITCHGEAR PARTIAL FLOOR PLANS

SF102 ENERGY PLANT PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN

SF103 ELECTRICAL ROOMS ‘B’ AND 'C' PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN

SF104 SERVICE YARD PARTIAL PLANS

SF105 ENERGY PLANT ROOF PLANS

SF201 ELEVATIONS

SF301 CONCRETE DETAILS

SF302 EQUIPMENT ANCHORAGE DETAILS

SF501 STEEL DETAILS

MECHANICAL

100-MH001 ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

100-MH002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS

100-MH003 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

100-MD102 ROOF PLAN ENERGY PLANT - DEMOLITION

100-MD401 ENLARGED GENERATOR ROOM PLAN - DEMOLITION

100-MD402 GENERATOR DIAGRAM AND DETAIL - DEMOLITION

100-MD403 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B - HVAC DEMOLITION

100-MD404 PLUMBING SITE PLAN - DEMOLITION

100-MH101 MISC. VENTILATION SYSTEMS (ENERGY PLANT)

100-MH102 ROOF PLAN ENERGY PLANT

100-MH301 CONTROLS (ENERGY PLANT)

100-MH401 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B - HVAC

100-MH402 FAN SEQUENCES PLAN - HVAC

100-MP401 GENERATOR PLANT PLAN - PIPING

100-MP402 GENERATOR DIAGRAM AND DETAILS

100-MP403 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

100-MP404 PLUMBING SITE PLAN

100-MP405 GENERATOR PLANT PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

ELECTRICAL

ES001 GENERAL SYMBOLS

ES002 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS

ES003 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION - NORMAL POWER SYSTEM UPGRADE

ES004 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION - ESSENTIAL POWER SYSTEM UPGRADE

100-ED101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - DEMOLOTION

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES400T TEMPORARY 15KV SUPPLY PLAN - POWER

100-ES401T1 TEMPORARY SUBSTATION A PLAN - POWER

100-ES401T2 TEMPORARY SUBSTATION A PLAN - POWER

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ES501 MANHOLE 'MH-A' AND 'MH-B' DETAILS

ES502 MANHOLE 'A1' AND 'B1' DETAILS

ES503 MANHOLE 'E' AND 'H' DETAILS

ES504 MANHOLE 'F' AND 'AX' DETAILS

ES505 MANHOLE 'ET1' DETAIL

ES506 PULL BOX MOUNTING AND ELEVATION DETAIL

ES507 PARTIAL ENLARGED PLAN

ES601 ONE LINE DIAGRAM 15KV CAMPUS DISTRIBUTION

EY401 SCL EAST CAMPUS ENLARGED SERVICE YARD - GROUNDING PLAN

EY402 ENLARGED GENERATOR AND EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR PLAN - GROUNDING

EY601 GROUNDING DIAGRAM

100-EP101 ENERGY PLANT FIRST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

100-EP102 SUB-BASEMENT (NEW 'D' AND 'T') POWER

100-EP103 SUB-BASEMENT (NEW 'D' AND 'T') POWER

100-EP104 SUB-BASEMENT (NEW 'D' AND 'T') POWER

100-EP109T1 ENERGY PLANT - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP109T2 ENERGY PLANT - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP109T3 ENERGY PLANT - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP109T4 ENERGY PLANT - TEMPORARY #4

100-EP109 ENERGY PLANT - POWER

100-EP201 SCL EAST CAMPUS SERVICE YARD - EQUIPMENT ELEVATION

100-EP401T1 SCL EAST CAMPUS SERVICE YARD - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP401T2 SCL EAST CAMPUS SERVICE YARD - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP401T3 SCL EAST CAMPUS SERVICE YARD - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP401 SCL EAST CAMPUS SERVICE YARD - POWER

100-EP402T0 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY

100-EP402 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - POWER

100-EP402AT0 MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER - TEMPORARY #0

100-EP402AT1 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER -

TEMPORARY #1

100-EP402AT2 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER -

TEMPORARY #2

100-EP402AT3 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER -

TEMPORARY #3

100-EP402AT4 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER -

TEMPORARY #4

100-EP402A ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR PLAN - MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER

100-EP403T0 ENLARGED GENERATOR AND EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR PLAN - TEMPORARY

100-EP403 GENERATOR AND EMERGENCY - POWER

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100-EP403AT1 ENLARGED GENERATOR AND EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR PLAN- POWER-

TEMPORARY #1

100-EP403A ENLARGED GENERATOR AND EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR PLAN - 15KV POWER

100-EP404T0 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY

100-EP404T1 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #1

100-EP404T2 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #2

100-EP404T3 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #3

100-EP404T4 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #4

100-EP404T5 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #5

100-EP404T6 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #6

100-EP404 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - POWER

100-EP405T0 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY

100-EP405T1 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #1

100-EP405T2 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #2

100-EP405T3 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #3

100-EP405T4 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #4

100-EP405T5 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #5

100-EP405T6 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER TEMPORARY #6

100-EP405 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - POWER

100-EP501 MAIN SWITCHGEAR ELEVATION AND SCHEDULE

100-EP502 GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR ELEVATION AND SCHEDULE

100-EP510 MCC DETAILS - ELEVATIONS

100-EP511 MCC DETAILS - ELEVATIONS

100-EP601T0 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE-LINE - TEMPORARY

100-EP601T1 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP601T2 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP601T3 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP601T4 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #4

100-EP601T5 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #5

100-EP601T6 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #6

100-EP601T7 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #7

100-EP601T8 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #8

100-EP601T9 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE - TEMPORARY #9

100-EP601 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE

100-EP602T1 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE 'A' - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP602T2 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE 'A' - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP602T3 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE 'A' - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP602T4 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE 'A' - TEMPORARY #4

100-EP602T5 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE 'A' - TEMPORARY #5

100-EP602 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE

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100-EP603T0 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY

100-EP603T1 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP603T2 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP603T3 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP603T4 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #4

100-EP603T5 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #5

100-EP603T6 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B') - TEMPORARY #6

100-EP603 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'B' AND

ESSENTIAL 'B')

100-EP604T SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE-LINE - TEMPORARY

100-EP604T1 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C') - TEMPORARY #1

100-EP604T2 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C') - TEMPORARY #2

100-EP604T3 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C') - TEMPORARY #3

100-EP604T4 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C') - TEMPORARY #4

100-EP604T5 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C') - TEMPORARY #5

100-EP604 SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION - ONE LINE (SUBSTATION 'C' AND

ESSENTIAL 'C')

100-EP801 MCC SCHEDULES 1

100-EP802 MCC SCHEDULES 2

100-EP803 MCC SCHEDULES 3

100-TY402 ENLARGED MAIN SWITCHGEAR, GENERATOR ROOM AND SERVICE YARD PLAN

- SECURITY

100-TY404 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM B PLAN - SECURITY

100-TY405 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOM C PLAN - SECURITY

100-TY501 SECURITY DOOR DETAILS AND SYMBOL LEGEND

001-EP101 BASEMENT WEST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

001-EP102 BASEMENT WEST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

016-EP101 BASEMENT WEST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

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016-EP601 ONE LINE DIAGRAM WEST CAMPUS 15KV DISTRIBUTION

028 89-ED601 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

028 89-ES101 PARITAL SITE PLAN BUILDING 28 AND COMPUTER BUILDING - NEW

UTILITY + STANDBY SERVICES

028 89-EP101 PARITAL FLOOR PLANS - POWER DISTRIBUTION (BUILDING 28 AND

COMPUTER BUILDING)

028 89-EP601 PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW WORK

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS // (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform the work of replacing the 5kV Class switchgear with 15kV Class including secondary unit substations, diesel-engine generators, automatic transfer switches, motor controller units, and installation of 15kV cabling and equipment to interconnect the east campus and west campus distribution switchgear as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders: refer to FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit – Construction. Only organized site visits are authorized. There may be more than one as needed; needs shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Säzän Group Inc., 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. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by Photo ID for project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

The Bid Items described hereafter shall include all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction work including utility coordination, temporary power sources, systems for security and monitoring of electrical rooms and equipment; electrical testing and commissioning.

A. ITEM I, NORMAL POWER UPGRADE FROM 5kV to 15kV – BASE ITEM:

1. Coordination with Seattle City Light (SCL) to de-energize and remove the south 5MVA, 4.16kV transformer currently supplying the main switchgear. The north 5MVA unit shall remain in service to support existing and interim 5kV equipment while switchgear is

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replaced and substations are cutover to the new 15kV system. An existing 2500kVA padmount step-up transformer shall be relocated to temporarily supply 13.8kV for new equipment from the existing 5kV main switchgear.

2. Construct a new utility service yard in phases to accommodate two new SCL 7.5MVA, 13.8kV transformers and padmount switchgear. At completion of the first phase, coordinate with SCL for installation and energization of the south 7.5MVA, 13.8kV transformer.

3. Replace Unit Substations A, B, and C in turn with new 13.8kV-480V double-ended units;

new equipment shall be installed in place of existing. Prepare for substation removal by disconnecting 480V feeders from each substation and connecting to a temporary power source. Temporary power for Sub A loads shall also supply Sub D; the 5kV front end of

Sub D shall be removed.

4. Provide temporary power to new Unit Substations B and C for testing while main switchgear is replaced. After testing, extend feeder conductors to transfer existing loads from temporary power to new 480V switchgear.

5. After all site loads have been removed from the 5kV main switchgear, coordinate with

SCL to de-energize and remove the remaining 5MVA, 4.16kV transformer, and complete the construction of the new utility service yard. Coordinate with SCL for installation and energization of the north 7.5MVA, 13.8kV transformer.

6. Replace 5kV main switchgear with new 15kV main switchgear. Replace Unit Substation

A with a new unit substation. Install a 15kV feeder to connect one end of new main switchgear to the new north 7.5MVA SCL transformer. Install a 15kV feeder from the main switchgear to Sub A. After testing, extend feeder circuits to transfer existing loads from the temporary power source to the new Sub A 480V switchgear. Refeed

Substation D from Substation A with a 1600A 480V feeder.

7. When switchgear installations are complete and double-ended substations are supplied at each end by a 15kV feeder, open the tie breakers at the main switchgear and each unit substation, which will be their normal operating positions.

B. ITEM II, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE – OPTION ITEM:

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1. Provide new 13.8kV-480V single-ended unit substations in Electrical Rooms A, B, and C to serve as the essential power source in each of these locations.

2. Provide temporary power sources to support existing loads fed from 480V Essential

Switchgear A, B, and C until new switchgear installations are complete.

3. Remove existing 480V paralleling switchgear and install new 15kV paralleling switchgear in its place at the energy plant.

4. Replace five 520kW, 480V diesel-engine generators with two 2500kW, 13.8kV units including provisions for installation of a matching third generator unit.

5. Provide 15kV feeders from each generator set to the paralleling switchgear.

6. Provide a 15kV feeder from the paralleling switchgear to each single-ended unit substation.

7. After each new essential substation is satisfactorily tested, existing feeders shall be cutover from the temporary power to the new 480V switchgear.

C. ITEM III, CAMPUS FEED INTERCONNECTION – OPTION ITEM:

1. Feeders shall be installed for both normal and essential power switchgear for interconnection flexibility between the east and west campus distribution centers.

Configure for manual operation with the capability to add control devices for future automated paralleling of the east and west generators and switchgear.

2. Provide a new switchgear section added to the west campus switchgear containing two

15kV vacuum breakers.

3. Provide two 15kV feeders to interconnect the east campus switchgear to the west campus switchgear; one feeder installed via existing underground ductbank, the second feeder routed through a combination of new duct bank and new conduit inside tunnels and workrooms.

D. ITEM IV, BUILDING 100 MOTOR CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT – OPTION ITEM:

1. Motor controller buckets in existing motor control centers shall be replaced in kind with after-market units.

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2. Where VFD’s are required for larger motors (10 HP and above), discrete motor controller units shall be installed at the equipment to be served, and fed from a new circuit breaker bucket installed in an existing motor control center.

E. ITEM V, AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH REPLACEMENT – OPTION ITEM:

1. Automatic transfer switches in Building 100 serving Life Safety and Critical branches of the ESS shall be replaced with new bypass isolation switches.

2. Automatic transfer switches serving Equipment branches of the ESS shall be retrofitted with new interior assemblies.

3. Provide control wiring from each ATS back to the new generator paralleling switchgear controller.

4. Temporary power sources and connections shall be provided to support normal building operations during the construction period.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Plans, drawings and contract documents shall be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not provide additional copies to

Contractors.

B. Contractors experiencing difficulties in downloading files shall contact the Contracting Officer for assistance.

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.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

C. 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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Refer to FAR 52.236-10 for applicable requirements.

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

C. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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D. 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.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. 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 electricity, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing:

1. 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

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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:

a. Normal Power Upgrade from 5kV to 15kV

b. Essential Electrical System Upgrade

c. Campus Feed Interconnection between East and West 15kV SWGR

d. MCC After-market Motor Controller Replacements

e. Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement

2. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

H. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of the electrical upgrades will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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 electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY

AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS 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 electricity, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

K. 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR 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 buildings.

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2. Existence and conditions of items such as electrical fixtures, equipment, 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. 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 doors, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: Washington State Department of Ecology 173-303 regulates PCB containing dielectric fluids at 2 ppm or greater. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's

Chief.

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a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government

Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 .................... Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 .................... Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 .................... Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 .................... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 .................... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 .................... Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 .................... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 .................... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 .................... Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA .............................. Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Don’t use the following Article and paragraphs if the scope of work encompasses only interior work.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Refer to FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements for applicable requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, 01 00 00 - 14 21 OCT 2015 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 (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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 (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within

15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations.

Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities 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.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the

Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted 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 condition. Contractor may use elevators in

Building No. 100 for daily use between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection 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.

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1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. * Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations 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 workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges.