Vol 1 SPECIFICATION 8-04-2020.pdf

ADDITION TO EXISTING

PARKING GARAGE, PHASE 5

VAMC SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO

PROJECT NO 672-085C

FINAL SUBMITTAL

JUNE 26, 2020

SPECIFICATIONS VOL. 1

Divisions 1 – 22

TimHaahs

Addition to Existing Parking Structure Phase 5, VAMC San Juan, Puerto Rico, Project No. 672-085C

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 22 00 Unit Prices 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements (Covad 19 Requirements added) 02-17 01 35 00-1 VA San Juan SOP for Excavation 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01 45 35.1 Special Inspection Schedule 01 45 35.2 Special Inspection Statement 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 57 19.01 Permit Procurement process 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 08-16 02 65 13 Hazmat Building #11 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 07-11 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 05 19 Post Installed Concrete Anchors 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16 07 19 16 Silane Water Repellents 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 40 00 Insulated Metal Wall Panels 10-15 07 42 43 Aluminum Composite Panel 07-14 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 90 20 Garage Waterproofing Systems 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 03-17 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14 10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 02-16

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Not Used

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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13 27 00 Modular Hazmat Buildings

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13 34 23.13 50 Modular Office Buildings

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 12 00 Manual Wet Standpipe Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 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 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 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 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium Voltage Cables 01-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 10-11 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

Not Used

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

APPENDICES:

Appendix A Geotech Report Appendix B Environmental Analysis Appendix C Pb (Exterior Environmental Lead Report) Appendix D Record Documents phase 4 Parking Garage – For Reference

Only

Appendix E Record Documents Phase 4 PV System - For Reference Only

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 PROJECT COVER SHEET

GI002 INDEX OF DRAWINGS AND MAPS

GI003 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS

CPM01 SAMPLE CPM NETWORK DRAWINGS

LIFE SAFETY

LS100 LIFE SAFETY - CODE REVIEW - PARKING STRUCTURE

LS101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVELS ONE & TWO

LS102 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVELS THREE & FOUR

LS103 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVELS FIVE & SIX

LS104 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVEL SEVEN

LS110 HAZMAT STORAGE CONTAINERS

CIVIL

VF-101 ASBUILT SURVEY PLAN

CD-100 STAGING PLAN

CD-101 STAGING PLAN

CD-102 DEMOLITION PLAN

CD-103 PHASE 5 UNDERGROUND EXPLORATORY WORK

C-101 GEOMETRIC LAYOUT PLAN

CG-101 GRADING PLAN

CG-102 CONTROL OF EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION PLAN

CG-103 CONTROL OF EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION PLAN

C-501 CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS PLAN

C-502 CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS PLAN

C-503 CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS PLAN

C-504 CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS PLAN

CI-301 RETAINING WALL NO.1

CU-101 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER PLAN

CU-102 STORM SEWER PLAN

CU-501 WATER DISTRIBUTION DETAILS

CU-502 WATER DISTRIBUTION DETAILS

CU-503 WATER DISTRIBUTION DETAILS

CU-504 SANITARY SEWER DETAILS AND PROFILE

CU-505 STORM DETAILS

CU-506 STORM SEWER DETAILS

LANDSCAPE

L-101 TREE DEMOLITION PLAN

L-102 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L-103 IRRIGATION PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AP101 PHASING PLANS

AP10 PHASING CRITICAL PATH

AD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

AE101 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - LEVELS ONE & TWO

AE102 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - LEVELS THREE & FOUR

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AE103 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - LEVELS FIVE & SIX

AE104 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - LEVEL SEVEN

AE110 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL ONE

AE111 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL ONE

AE120 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL TWO

AE121 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL TWO

AE130 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL THREE

AE131 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL THREE

AE140 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL FOUR

AE141 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL FOUR

AE150 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL FIVE

AE151 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL FIVE

AE160 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL SIX

AE161 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL SIX

AE170 LAYOUT PLAN - LEVEL SEVEN

AE171 STRIPING PLAN - LEVEL SEVEN

AE180 ROOF PLAN

AE190 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - PLAN AND DETAILS

AE201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE202 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE203 BUILDING ELEVATIONS AT LIGHT WELL

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE321 STAIR 3 - SECTION AND PLANS

AE501 DETAILS

AE502 CURTAIN WALL DETAILS

AE503 CURTAIN WALL ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AE504 DETAILS AND R.E. TRAILER VILLAGE

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE, WALL TYPES, & DETAILS

AE602 ROOM FINISH AND OMNICLASS SCHEDULES

AE603 GRILLE, MESH, & EXTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULES

AE701 SIGNAGE TYPES

STRUCTURAL

SB001 GENERAL NOTES - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB002 GENERAL DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB003 GENERAL DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB100 FOUNDATION PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB101 LEVEL 1 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB102 LEVEL 2 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB103 LEVEL 3 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB104 LEVEL 4 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB105 LEVEL 5 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB106 LEVEL 6 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB107 LEVEL 7 PLAN - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB108 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PLAN - STRUCTURAL

SB200 FOUNDATION DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB200A FOUNDATION DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB201 FOUNDATION DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB201A FOUNDATION DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB300 COLUMN DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB301 COLUMN DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB400 P/T BEAM SCHEDULE AND DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB401 P/T BEAM SCHEDULE AND DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB500 P/T SLAB DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB501 P/T SLAB PROFILES - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB600 SHEAR WALL DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

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SB700 STANDARD & MISC DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB701 STANDARD & MISC DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB702 WATERPROOFING DETAILS - STRUCTURAL - PHASE 5

SB800 TYPICAL STRUCTURAL DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND, SCHEDULES, AND DETAILS

MH101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN

MH102 SECOND LEVEL PLAN

MH103 THIRD LEVEL PLAN

MH104 FOURTH LEVEL PLAN

MH105 FIFTH LEVEL PLAN

MH106 SIXTH LEVEL PLAN

MH107 SEVENTH LEVEL PLAN

M-501 SECTIONS

M-701 RISER DIAGRAMS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND DETAILS

PL101 LEVEL 1 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL102 LEVEL 2 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL103 LEVEL 3 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL104 LEVEL 4 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL105 LEVEL 5 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL106 LEVEL 6 PLAN - PLUMBING

PL107 LEVEL 7 PLAN - PLUMBING

PP701 ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAMS

FIRE PROTECTION

F001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FP101 LEVEL 1 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP102 LEVEL 2 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP103 LEVEL 3 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP104 LEVEL 4 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP105 LEVEL 5 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP106 LEVEL 6 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP107 LEVEL 7 PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

FP301 STANDPIPE RISER

FP302 STANDPIPE SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

FP303 FIRE ALARM RISER

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ES-100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - DEMOLITION

ES-101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - NEW WORK

ES-501 ELECTRICAL – DUCT BANK DETAILS

EP101 FIRST FLOOR - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP102 SECOND LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP103 THIRD LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP104 FOURTH LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP105 FIFTH LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP106 SIXTH LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP107 SEVENTH LEVEL - LIGHTING & POWER PLAN

EP108 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PLAN

EP601 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

EP701 POWER RISER DIAGRAM

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LOW VOLTAGE

ET101 FIRST LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET102 SECOND LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET103 THIRD LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET104 FOURTH LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET105 FIFTH LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET106 SIXTH LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET107 SEVENTH LEVEL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

ET501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

ET701 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISER DIAGRAMS

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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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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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

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 Phase 5 Parking Garage and

Hazmat Building as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center through the Resident Engineer.

C. Offices of Toland – Mizell Architects, 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 Resident Engineer 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 work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN #001 - BASE BID GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary modification of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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B. CLIN #002 - ADD ALTERNATE #1 - VEGETATED “GREEN” WALLS: Add vegetated “green” walls at exterior of structural sheer walls of the parking structure as shown on drawing AE206 and AE207 including support trellis attachment and accessories, planting soil, irrigation and plants.

C. CLIN #003 - ADD ALTERNATE #2 - PHOTO VOLTAIC ARRAY: Add photo voltaic panels at Level 7 of parking structure and all associated support structures, associated equipment, electrical components, conduits and wiring, as shown on drawings AE119.

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:[MC(1]

1. Provide a security plan that 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 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 or as deemed necessary or appropriate.

The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written

01 00 00 -3 approval of the Contracting Officer, the Senior Resident Engineer or

Government designated authority.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide one (1) unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

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

3. The general Contractor shall install time stamp 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 Resident Engineer 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 to only those who will need it for the project. Return the

01 00 00 -4 information to the Contracting Officer, Senior Resident Engineer or

Government designated authority 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 may be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only at the Government’s discretion if space is available.

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 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 shown on the drawings.

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

F. 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.

G. 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

01 00 00 -6 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer 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.

H. 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 Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the VACHS through the SRE 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 water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

I. Phasing:

Ongoing Construction of the Phase 3 work is planned to continue until

August 2021. The Phase 3 contractor shall be allowed access to the tower crane and the parking lot south of the Administration Building until August 31, 2021. The Parking lot west of the Administration building will continue to be utilized by the phase 3 contractor for office space until August 31, 2021.

The Medical Center must maintain it’s operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the VACHS through the Resident Engineer to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to

01 00 00 -7 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.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer 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

Resident Engineer three weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

1. At the start of Construction, maintain Hospital loading dock delivery using Driveway R1 from Casia Street until completion of the Phase 1 work. Contractor shall plan work to keep Driveway R1 access to the loading dock in service until necessary to install grade beams and piers in the driveway R1 area. Close Coordination will be required between the phase 5 Contactor and Phase 3 contractor to maintain access to the phase 3 tower crane and laydown area.

PHASE 1 WORK

Phase 1a: Environmental Permit Procurement

Phase 1b: Contractor will inspect and stabilize the temporary retaining wall along the north face of phase 4. Contractor shall maintain the temporary retaining wall until it is demolished to install the phase 5 garage foundations.

Phase 1c: Order, prepare site and install REO Trailer Village

Phase 1d: Order, prepare site and install Hazmat Containers. (Note: the existing Hazmat Building will stay in operation for use by the hospital until the new Hazmat containers are installed, commissioned and accepted for use by the hospital)

Phase 1e: Demo the existing Diesel Pump and 30,000 gallon underground tank and associated work.

Phase 1f: Initiate the underground electrical service relocation described on Sheets ES-100 and ES-101 at manholes 10, 11 and 12. The electrical service relocation work called for on sheets ES-100 and ES-101 for

01 00 00 -8 manholes 10, 11 and 12 shall be completed before progressing to phase 2 work. Driveway R1 will be kept in service before starting Phase 2 work.

PHASE 2 WORK:

Phase 2a: Site demolition & Utility relocation Area A. Start Pile and Pier cap work at N/15 and N14 by coordinating the temporary closure of Driveway R-2 loading dock access. Complete this work or any other work near/adjacent to driveway R-2 access to the loading dock at this time, prior to closing Driveway R-1. Foundation/Site work is not allowed at or near both loading dock accesses at the same time. Once access to the loading dock is restored from Driveway R-2, Driveway R-1 can be closed to proceed with Area-B work adjacent to driveway R-1. Coordinate road and access closings with the REO.

Phase 2b: Foundation work Area A: Before closing driveway R-1 to Loading Dock Traffic, start the excavation work and install the piers and pier caps for columns N14 and N15. After the piers and pier caps and columns for N14 and N15 are installed up to level 4 and the driveway access to the loading docks from driveway R-2 is restored, Driveway R-1 access to the loading docks can be closed and excavation and installation of the garage foundation can proceed.

Phase 2c: Complete remaining Site demolition & Utility relocation Area B.

Work will include installing the duct bank and HH-N and HH-E.

Phase 2d: Foundation work Area B

Phase 2e: Continue with vertical construction of the garage.

Phase 2 Note: Hospital Loading dock access:

After Completion of the phase 1 work, Driveway R-1 can be closed when required for installation of grade beams under Driveway R1, HH-E and

HH-N. Access to the Hospital loading dock and existing garage shall be from Urban Train San Francisco Station Access Street around the existing garage. Refer to item 1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS. While Driveway R-

1 is shut down access to the Hospital Loading docks will always be maintained using driveway R-2. Until Driveway R-1 is reopened for daily use the Contractor will provide two Safety Flagmen at F1 and F2 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday to control traffic flow along the service route R2 between the parking garage and the emergency generator plant to the loading dock and the emergency/service route to the South Bed Tower.

The existing parking garage shall remain in operation for employees and visitors to the VA hospital. They shall be routed to the hospital using the skybridge. The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing

01 00 00 -9 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 and overhead surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff safety. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around all construction areas as 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. Top of fence shall have at least three barbwires to avoid unauthorized trespassing. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

K. 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 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.

L. 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

01 00 00 -10 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 Resident Engineer.

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 Resident Engineer. 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

Resident Engineer, in writing, 14 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 30 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. 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.

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M. 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.

N. 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 Resident

Engineer.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer and a representative of

VACHS of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer 5 days after the survey is performed.

This report shall be prepared by the contractor and at minimum must 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.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, 01 00 00 -12 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 Resident Engineer.

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

Resident Engineer and/or VACHS 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 Resident Engineer 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.

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

Resident Engineer.

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

01 00 00 -14 shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(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. For more information on permits required refer to specification section 01

57 19 and 01 57 19.01 The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The 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

01 00 00 -15 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.//

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

Resident Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident

Engineer 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.

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

01 00 00 -16 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 GMTS, Corp. A-5

Amur Street Reparto Landrau, San Juan Puerto Tico 00921. Tele

787.792.8904 e-mail: gmts-pr.com.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, 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 bench marks, 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

01 00 00 -17 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 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, roads, parking lots, 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the Resident Engineer certificates from a registered land

01 00 00 -18 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.

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.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to Resident

Engineer.

E*. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer, one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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 Resident Engineer's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the Resident

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer.

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

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property as described in the phasing plan and, when authorized by the Resident Engineer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the…