Amendment2_W912C320Q0007_VET ClinicRepairs B676 _ 20200813-.pdf

W912C320Q0007

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 195

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Aug-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912C320Q0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Changes idenfieid on page tw o through end.

Attachment 1: Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) Attachment 2: Sketch Phase 1 Attachment 3: Sketch Phase 2

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Aug-2020

CODE

MICC - FT BUCHANAN

FT BUCHANAN

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING

34 SOUTH GATE RD, STE 1104

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4206

W912C3 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 0002 CHANGES

a. The purpose of this Amendment is as follows:

1. Incorporate Answers to Vendor Questions

2. Incorporate Record of Environmental Consideration (REC), Revised Sketches Attachment 2 (Phase 1) and Attachment 3 (Phase 2) and Incorporated minor changes in the SOW-Revision 1, dated 11 August 2020 as identified in the answers to the questions. (Changes in the SOW will be highlighed in yellow, bold and underlined.)

3. Change the Period of Performance to 150 Calendar days (See SOW).

4. Change information in SOW, 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control, Section 3.4.2

5. Correct, the magnitude for this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

b. As a result, the date of receipt of quotes is extended to 25 August 2020; 10:00am local PR time

c. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

General Repairs Veterinary Clinic (Bldg. 676)

1- Question: SOW contains general demolition and disposal works.

Please confirm if the following reports are available;

a. Asbestos Containing Building Materials Inspection Report,

b. Lead Based Paint Inspection Report.

Answer 1: See Part C, Section 2 of Record of Environmental Consideration (REC), Attachment 1, 2- Question: Phasing – At site visit, instructions were given regarding two-stage construction phasing plan;

a. Please provide sketch or brief description on the areas to be included.

b. Confirm if temporary facilities for clinic operations should be provided.

Answer 2:

a) See sketches Attachment 2 (Phase 1) and Attachment 3 (Phase 2).

b) No temporary facilities are needed for clinic operations.

3- Question: Please indicate if Executive Order (EO-13658) that requires a minimum salary of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 will apply with Davis Bacon wage determination.

Answer 3: Executive Order (EO-13658) does NOT apply. Davis Bacon Wage Determination does NOT apply.

4- Question: Construction Time – Furniture have typically 8-10 weeks of lead time after submittals approval.

Covid-19 health situation increase manufacturing and delivery days. That constraint may affect overall project schedule. Please confirm 120 days of construction time.

Answer 4 : The Government modified the PoP to 150 calendar days considering COVID-19. At this moment, Government confirmed availability of suppliers for such equipment and/or materials.

5- Question: Confirm specifications request of full time Contractor Quality Control System Manager Answer 5: See SOWRev1_W912C320Q0007_VET ClinicRepairs B676 _ 20200811, changes 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control, Section 21.4.2/3.4.2 CQC System Manager as follows:

3.4.2 CQC System Manager

Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the

Contractor. The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this Contract. This CQC System Manager is on the site for the duration of the contract and is employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager is assigned no other duties. In the event of the CQC System Manager's absence, Contractor shall provide a replacement with no less qualification and experience.

6- Question: In the site walk was mentioned that the work shall be done in two phases. Please confirm in the drawings and in the SOW areas that shall be work in each phase.

Answer 6: See answer to question #2.

7- Question: Furniture, materials and medications that aren't part of the demolition and disposal will be removed by the government before the project starting date? Please clarify

Answer 7: Yes. There is a special equipment located in the x-ray room and server room that will remain in place. Renovation of the building continues around such equipment.

8- Question: Are Asbestos and lead base paint negative certification will be provide?

Answer 8: See answer to question #1.

9- Question: Does the Executive Order OE-2018-033 of $15.00 dollars minimum salary apply for this project?

Answer 9: The Executive Order EO-2018-033 does NOT apply.

10- Question: Would you provide signed (by a licensed professional) and approved plans for the Construction Permit.

Answer 10: Approved drawings will be provided after award; The drawings made part of the original solicitation have the same exact information. The scope of this project does not require design nor approval from a licensed professional.

11- Question: Does this bid need to include taxes ("arbitrios y patentes") for the Construction Permit.

Answer 11: Vendors need to considered any and all required “Arbitrios y Patentes” taxes applicable by regulation.

12- Question: Page 5 of the Drawings (New Casework Plan), indicates “New Laminated PVC Cabinets, must be equal or similar to MidMark Synthesis” cabinets. However, we have been in direct contact with MidMark and they have stated their cabinets are made of 18 gauge steel and then vinyl wrapped. Please clarify the requirements based on the statement provided by MidMark.

Answer 12: MidMark’s material is not intended to be used. The purpose of the cabinet renovation is to have laminated PVC cabinets as a replacement of the existing ones. The brand MidMark Synthesis is referenced as a furniture that already has partitions and features that are within the accepted products for this project.

Cabinets on the ground shall be laminated PVC including a stainless steel countertop, and cabinets attached to walls shall be laminated PVC with non-transparent parts (e.g.: no crystal doors).

Only the treatment cabinet located between the laundry room and the surgery room is intended to be installed “as is”, meaning that it is a piece of furniture that already exist and should only be directly installed without alterations.

13- Question: Please confirm the magnitude of this bid. Original post on beta.sam.gov indicates it is between $100,000 and $250,000. However, solicitation documents indicate it is between $100,000 and $200,000.

Answer 13: The magnitude for this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

14- Question: Page 5 of the Drawings (New Casework Plan), indicates “All countertops material shall be stainless steel (As per Technical Specifications)”. However, the information provided by Midmark indicates countertops are made of High Pressure Laminate with the exception of the Wet Treatment Table which is in Stainless Steel. Please clarify the requirements based on the statement provided by Midmark.

Answer 14: See answer to question #12.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 17-Aug-2020 10:00 AM to 25-Aug-2020 10:00 AM.

The contractor period of performance end date has increased by 30 days from 120 days to 150 days.

The required performance has changed from This requirement is for "General Repairs at Veterinary Clinic

Building 676 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico".

This requirement is for "General Repairs at Veterinary Clinic Building 676 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico". This requirement is 100% Set-Aside for HUBZone Small Business Program".Description: General Repairs to Veterinary Clinic to provide removal and installation of casework, countertops, cabinets and lavatories, air conditioning system (including ducts, diffusers and return air grilles), restroom floor maintenance, concrete wall and floor patching, interior door remove, trim and reset, vinyl demolition and installation, paint interior walls, demolition and installation of medical equipment and other incidental work associate to the facility repairs. The NAICS code used for this requirement is 236220. The Small Business Size Standard is $36,500,000.00. The resulting contract w ill be a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

The magnitude of this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

Attached: Drawings DPW-PR-0005-20 (5 pages) Sheet No. Title

T101 TITLE SHEET, LOCATION SITE MAPS AND INDEX OF DRAWINGS

D101 DEMOLITION WORKS PLAN D102

CASEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN A101 NEW

WORKS PLAN A102 NEW CASEWORK PLAN

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. All questions shall be in writing. Questions may be emailed to Grace Gonzalez at:

grace.m.gonzalez9.civ@mail.mil and copy Maria Otero at: maria.d.otero4.civ@mail.mil.

2. The quote is due no later than the date specified in block 13, page 01 of the solicitation or as changed via an amendment. Quote may be e-mailed or hand delivered see above for email to grace.m.gonzalez9.civ@mail.mil. It is the offeror’s responsibility that quote submitted, regardless of method of transmission, is received in this office prior to the time and date for receipt of offer. Mailed quote should be sent to the address below:

Mission And Installation Contracting Command 419th Contracting Support Brigade MICC-Fort Buchanan Attn: Grace M. Gonzalez 34 South Gate Road, Suite 1104 Fort Buchanan PR 00934-4572

Email of quote and documentation submission is authorized.

3. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

4. The applicable naics is 236220. The size standard is $36,500,000.00

5. The period of performance is 150 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

6. The offer shall include, along with a completed copy of the breakdown of quoted price and completed page two with information and signature, completed representations and certifications, as applicable.

7. BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made only after agreement has been reached on all terms and conditions specified in the statement of work, entire request for quote and a fair market value for the work to be acquired.

Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary. Negotiation may be required to reach agreement in price. The government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The offeror shall submit a price for each item specified in the "schedule of supplies/services and prices/costs".

Offers shall be evaluated using the estimated quantities set forth in the schedule. All proposed prices in response to this solicitation shall include all costs associated with the successful completion of the project to include applicable state sales taxes, permits, licensure and the overall project management, superintendence and quality control necessary for the planning and execution of the work in accordance with the requirement. Unit prices shall not exceed two decimal places.

Contractor shall submit, with quote, signed sf 1442, signed amendments as required, a detailed cost breakdown to include price of materials, labor, profit, bonds, overhead and all included to support the total price quoted for the contract.

UNIT PRICES SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO DECIMAL PLACES

Note: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A QUOTE DETAIL COST BREAKDOWN WITH THEIR

QUOTE (LABOR (# OF PERSONNEL X HOURLY RATE=), MATERIAL (DETAIL), EQUIPMENT

(DETAIL), OVERHEAD, PROFIT, ET.).

8. You must be registered in the system for award management (sam) with an active account in order to be awarded a department of defense contract.

9. Amendments: any and all amendments shall be acknowledged and submitted with the quote.

10. Contractor is cautioned that there may be delays at the gates and should allow adequate time for entering the installation to ensure packages are received prior to the time and date for receipt of quote. All individuals must have a picture id and no substitutions are authorized. Vehicles are also subject to search.

11. The “equal employment opportunity is the law” notice (poster) referenced in far clause 52.222-26(b) (3), equal opportunity, is located at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

12. Site visit information: The COVID-19 Pandemic has drastically impacted the nation causing many unprecedented challenges on our day-to-day work. The COVID-19 situation has impacted the Army’s and more specific, the MICC Fort Buchanan’s ability to conduct acquisition processes based on normal practices. The following change is intended to assist in the continuation of the acquisition process in a transparent manner. The changes will allow the Government to conduct scheduled Site Visits while ensuring safety and compliance with social distancing amid COVID-19 Pandemic.

As more information emerges on the COVID-19 Pandemic, restrictions placed on visits to project sites will be the “new normal”.

In order to ensure safety and meet the challenges associated with social distancing, MICC Fort Buchanan has made the following changes in conducting Site Visits:

A SITE VISIT WILL BE CONDUCTED ON JULY 24, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M.

ALL PERSONNEL INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT (LIMITED 2 PER COMPANY)

ARE TO SEND AN EMAIL TO GRACE GONZALEZ AT: GRACE.M.GONZALEZ9.CIV@MAIL.MIL

WITH COPY TO MARIA OTERO AT: MARIA.D.OTERO4.CIV@MAIL.MIL NO LATER THAN

WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2020; 11:00 AM.

MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) PERSONS FROM EACH COMPANY WILL BE ALLOWED.

PERSON ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT SHALL WEAR AND USE A MEDICAL MASK (DEFINED AS

SURGICAL OR PROCEDURE MASKS THAT ARE FLAT OR PLEATED; THEY ARE AFFIXED TO

THE HEAD WITH STRAPS THAT GO AROUND THE EARS OR HEAD OR BOTH) THROUGHOUT

VISIT AND COMPLETION.

SITE VISITORS SHALL OBSERVE SIX (6) FEET OF DISTANCE FROM OTHERS AT ALL TIMES.

IN ADDITION, COMPLIANCE WITH HAND HYGIENE SHALL ALSO BE ADHERED OR WEARING

OF GLOVES AS IT IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19.

13. CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

FAR 4.102 CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION

4.102 -- Contractors Signature.

(A) Individuals. A Contract With An Individual Shall Be Signed By That Individual. A Contract With An Individual Doing Business As A Firm Shall Be Signed By That Individual, And The Signature Shall Be Followed By The Individual’s Typed, Stamped, Or Printed Name And The Words, “An Individual Doing Business As” [Insert Name Of Firm].

(B) Partnerships. A Contract With A Partnership Shall Be Signed In The Partnership Name. Before Signing For The Government, The Contracting Officer Shall Obtain A List Of All Partners And Ensure That The Individual(S) Signing For The Partnership Have Authority To Bind The Partnership.

(C) Corporations. A Contract With A Corporation Shall Be Signed In The Corporate Name, Followed By The Word “By” And The Signature And Title Of The Person Authorized To Sign. The Contracting Officer Shall Ensure That The Person Signing For The Corporation Has Authority To Bind The Corporation.

(D) Joint Ventures. A Contract With Joint Ventures May Involve Any Combination Of Individuals, Partnerships, Or Corporations. The Contract Shall Be Signed By Each Participant In The Joint Venture In The Manner Prescribed In Paragraphs (A) Through (C) Above For Each Type Of Participant. When A Corporation Is Participating, The Contracting Officer Shall Verify That The Corporation Is Authorized To Participate In The Joint Venture.

(E) Agents. When An Agent Is To Sign The Contract, Other Than As Stated In Paragraphs (A) Through (D) Above, The Agent’s Authorization To Bind The Principal Must Be Established By Evidence Satisfactory To The Contracting Officer.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Section 00800 - Special Contract Requirements

STATEMENT OF WORK – REVISION 1, DATED 11 AUGUST 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 00 01 15 List of Drawings Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work Section 01 20 00 00 20 Price and Payment Procedures Section 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements Section 01 32 16 00 20 Small Project Const. Progress Schedule Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements Section 01 42 00 Source for Reference Publications Section 01 45 00 00 10 Quality Control Section 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls Section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls Section 01 58 00 Project Identification Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals Section 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTIC AND COMPOSITES

Section 06 41 16.00 10 Plastic Laminate Clad Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Section 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coating

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 11 72 13 Medical Equipment, Miscellaneous

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Continuation)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Section 12 35 70 Healthcare Casework Section 12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 23 37 13.00 40 Diffusers, Registers and Grills

ATTACHMENTS (ELECTRONIC VERSION)

NO.1 ------------- FORM NO.1, ROOFING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS SHEET

NO.2 ------------- NEGATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

(ACM) AND LEAD BASE PAINT (LBP) BY DPW ENVIRONMENTAL DIV.

INCLUDED IN THE RECORD OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION (REC).

NO.3 ------------- INSTALLATION HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN – MAY 2016

FORM 3000RE ------ MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL FORM MAY 2005

FORM 4288-R ------ SUBMITTAL REGISTER FORM JAN 1997

SKETCH ----------- PROJECT SIGN SAMPLE

* * * END TABLE OF CONTENTS * * *

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the drawings for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps & Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Contract drawings are as follows:

SHEET NO. DRAWING NO. TITLE

1 T-101 Title Sheet, Location, Site Maps and Index of Drawings

2 D-101 Demolition Works Plan

3 D-102 Casework Demolition Plan

4 A-101 New Works Plan

5 A-102 New Casework Plan

1.3 REFERENCE DRAWINGS

The reference drawings are intended only to show the existing site condition. Drawings are property of the Government and shall not be used for any purpose other than that intended by the contract. Information on procuring these drawings may be obtained from the Contracting Officer. Half or full size drawings may be inspected during regular working hours at the Engineering Division Office, Directorate of Public Works, Building #34, Fort Buchanan, PR.

* * * END OF SECTION * * *

SECTION 01 11 00

STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Work to be done: Provide labor, equipment, materials, insurances, supervision, incidentals and all necessary to perform the “General Repairs at Building 676 (Veterinary Clinic), Fort Buchanan, PR”.

1.1.1 Prospective Bidders: All prospective bidders are encourage to visit project site and familiarize with all conditions that mioght affect the work or cost thereof. See requirement due to COVID-19 in the solicitation

1.1.2 Location: The work is located in Columbus Street, Building 676 at Fort Buchanan, P.R. as shown on drawings.

1.2 The required work in all Architectural, Civil, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical trades shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Technical Organizations and Regulatory Agencies listed in Paragraph

1.4. Work shall also comply with US Army Corps Of Engineers, Department of the Army, Environmental Protection Agency and PR Environmental Quality Board Standards and Regulations. The required work is in general described as follows:

1.2.1 Administrative: Safety and Environmental Works shall be performed in accordance with this SECTION 01 11 00, STATEMENT OF WORK and DIVISION 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 00 01 15, LIST OF DRAWINGS; SECTION 01 20 00 00 20 PRICE AND

PAYMENT PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 01 32

16 00 20, SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES; SECTION 01 33 00,

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 35 26, GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS;

SECTION 01 42 00, SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS; SECTION 01 45 00 00 10, QUALITY

CONTROL; SECTION 01 50 00, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS;

SECTION 01 58 00, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION; SECTION 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL; SECTION 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS; SECTION 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.2.2 Demolition Works: Contractor shall perform selective demolition, disposal and recycling works indicated in related specifications sections and drawing A-1 in accordance with attached Specifications in DIVISION 02, EXISTING CONDITIONS and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

The Contractor shall perform the following:

1.2.2.1 Remove and dispose resilient vynil tiles as indicated on drawings.

1.2.2.2 Remove and dispose existing 4” cove base as indicated on drawings.

1.2.2.3 Remove and dispose selected cabinets, counters and working tables as indicated on drawings. Remove and store existing cabinets lighting fixtures for re-use.

1.2.2.4 Remove and dispose selected return air grille and ceiling type air diffuser as indicated on drawings.

1.2.2.5 Remove and dispose selected restroom exhaust fan grille as indicated on drawings.

1.2.2.6 Scrape and repair imperfections on floor areas as indicated on drawings.

1.2.2.7 Remove and dispose reception counter as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3 Architectural/Structural Works: Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings in accordance with:

a. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 06, WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 06 41 16.00 10, PLASTIC LAMINATE CLAD

ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS.

b. Attached specifications in DIVISION 09, FINISHES indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 09 23 00, GYPSUM PLASTERING; SECTION 09 65 00, RESILIENT FLOORING;

SECTION 09 90 00, PAINTS AND COATINGS.

c. Attached specifications in DIVISION 11, EQUIPMENT indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 11 72 13, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MISCELLANEOUS.

d. Attached specifications in DIVISION 12, FURNISHING indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 12 35 70, HEALTHCARE CASEWORK; SECTION 12 36 00, COUNTERTOPS.

Work shall include:

1.2.3.1 Provide new heat welded homogeneus seemless vinyl flooring (0.80 mm minimum thick) as indicated on drawings. Clean, wax and polish all floors.

1.2.3.2 Provide and install new 4” cove base as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.3 Repair, prepare surface and finish selected concrete wall and kennel area floor imperfections as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.4 Furnish and install new PVC cabinets and tables as indicated on drawings. PVC cabinet shall meet medical standards and countertops shall be stainless steel medical grade, including back and sidesplash. Re-install existing lighting fixtures at original location. Color palette for laminates will be selected by Government.

1.2.3.5 Furnish and install new stainless steel lavatories with faucets (including pop-up drains) and 1-1/4” PVC P-traps as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.6 Skim coat and sand surface of gypsum walls to correct any imperfections.

1.2.3.7 Remove and repair selected doors, that scrape the flooring, as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.8 Furnish and install new reception counter as indicated on drawings. New reception desk shall be ADA compliance. Color palette will be selected by Government.

1.2.3.9 Full cleaning, disinfection and restoration of 2” x 2” quarry tile at restroom area as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.10 Paint interior walls, door frames and Kennel area floor (with anti-slip floor treatment) as indicated on drawings. Color palette will be selected by Government.

1.2.3.11 Paint exterior walls (lower wall section) as indicated on drawings. Color shall match the existing one (Sherwin-Williams Terracota).

1.2.4 Plumbing Work: Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings in accordance with:

a. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 22, PLUMBING indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 22 00 00, PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE.

1.2.4.1 Provide and install new 48” wet table (including the replacement of all plumbing fixtures) as indicated on drawings.

1.2.4.2 Provide and install new stainless steel sinks (including the replacement of all plumbing fixtures) as indicated on drawings.

1.2.5 Mechanical Work: Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings in accordance with:

a. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 23, HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 23 37 13.00 40, DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND

GRILLS..

1.2.5.1 Provide and install selective 4-way air diffusers and return grills, as indicated on drawings.

1.2.5.2 Provide and install a restroom exhaust fan grille as indicated on drawings.

1.2.6 Electrical Work: Basic connection of lighting fixtures as er typical industry standards.

1.2.7 Communications System – Not applicable.

1.2.8 Electronic Safety and Security Work – Not applicable.

Utility Outages: Work shall be scheduled to hold power outages to a minimum. Power outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and facility users. Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 30 calendar days in advance of the time required. Each request shall state the facilities to be impacted, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved. Power outages shall be arranged by Contractor for Monday thru Friday or for weekends at the convenience of Government and post facility users. Utilities outages during a holiday are to be considered an exceptional event, under emergency condition or circumstances, that otherwise will result in a significant adverse impact to the contract.

Panelboards, existing disconnect switches and circuit breakers shall be clearly labeled with plastic labels, duly protected as per technical specifications. Provide also plastic labels, to each cover plate of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting fixture and conductors, indicating circuit number and panelboard where circuit is connected.

1.3 BID SCHEDULE:

1.3.1 BASE BID: See CLIN Section.

1.4 CODES AND STANDARDS

1.4.1 GENERAL:

1.4.1.1 The project shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, design parameters or regulations noted in this section or other sections in the Statement of Work. In the event of conflict between codes, standards, or regulations, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.4.1.2 Reference to standard specifications of any technical society, organization, or association, or to codes, manuals or regulations of Federal, State, or local, authorities shall mean the latest standard, code, manual, regulation, specification, or tentative specification adopted and published at least 30 days prior to submittal of proposals, unless specifically stated otherwise.

1.4.1.3 The reference of any code or standard listed below to the “building official” or the authority having “jurisdiction” or “governmental authority” shall be interpreted to refer to the Contracting

Officer as being the authority for code interpretation.

1.4.2. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1.4.2.1 GENERAL: Construction shall be in accordance with the following codes, standards, and regulations. The most stringent shall govern when differences occur.

1.4.2.2 Building, Structural, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: the latest edition of the Standard Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and the Puerto Rico State Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.

1.4.2.3 Electrical Codes: National Electrical Code, latest edition, National Electrical Safety Code latest edition, NFPA and National Safety Code.

1.4.2.4 National Fire Protection Association Fire Codes, latest edition, and MIL.HANDBOOK 1008A, Fire Protection for Facilities.

1.4.2.5 Applicable OSHA Standards and Regulations.

1.4.2.6 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ADA Standards, whichever is stricter.

1.4.2.7 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

1.4.3 STRUCTURAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, structural design and construction will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.3.1 The Aluminum Association, “Specifications for Aluminum Structures”.

1.4.3.2 American Concrete Institute (ACI), “ACI-31B, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”.

1.4.3.3 American Concrete Institute (ACt), “ACI-SSO, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures.

1.4.3.4 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), “Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings”.

1.4.3.5 American Iron and Steel Institute (AlSl), “Specifications of the Design of Cold-Formed Steel structural Members”.

1.4.3.6 American National Standards Institute (ANSI), “American Standard Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Masonry”.

1.4.3.7 American Welding Society (AWS), “Structural Welding Code”.

1.4.3.8 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE-7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

1.4.3.9 American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) as noted.

1.4.3.10 Brick Institute of America (BIA), Recommended Building Code Requirements for

Engineered Brick Masonry”.

1.4.3.11 Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), “Low Rise Building Systems Manual”.

1.4.3.12 National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), “Specifications for the Design and Construction of Load Bearing Concrete Masonry”.

1.4.3.13 National Forest Products Association, “National Design Specifications for Stress Grade

Lumber and Its Fastenings”.

1.4.3.14 Steel Deck Institute (SDI), “Publication 25” and “Diaphragm Design Manual”.

1.4.3.15 Steel Joist-Institute (SJI), ‘Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for

Steel Joists and Joists Girders”, 40th Edition.

1.4.4 ARCHITECTURAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, architectural design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications.

1.4.4.1 The design shall not provide for the physically handicapped (interior and exterior), in accordance with “Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards” and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whichever is stricter.

1.4.5 PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, plumbing and mechanical design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.5.1 Exterior water lines shall meet AWWA specifications for the Service required. Domestic water lines, if plastic, shall bear the NSF seal.

1.4.5.2. All mechanical equipment provided, furnished and installed shall be in compliance with local codes and ordinances and the applicable codes and standards of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the American Gas Association (AGA), the Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the American Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.3 Plumbing shall be designed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.4 The proposed sprinkler head replacement shall in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NEPA) standards.

1.4.6 ELECTRICAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, electrical equipment shall conform to the requirements of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Standards Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Associations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1.4.7 FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection shall be designed in accordance with the Standard Building Code (SBC), NFPA National Fire Codes especially NFPA SOlD (NFC) latest edition as of the date of the contract.

1.4.8 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND REGULATORY AGENCIES:

Throughout the Construction Industry including master specification guides developed by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Specifications Institute and the American Institute of Architects, certain acronyms and/or abbreviations are used to refer to various technical and regulatory organizations which provide standards for their respective trade. The following acronyms and abbreviations are defined to mean the listed organization, and are provided for the Contractor’s convenience. Both names and addresses are subject to change, and are not guaranteed to be up-to-date. Where no other standard or specification is provided, the standards of these organizations apply to this contract unless otherwise specified.

Aluminum Association 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20006

202-862-6100

AAMA American Aluminum Manufacturers Association 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-782-8256

AASHTO American Association of State highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street 9 Washington, D.C. 20001 202-624-5800

ACI American Concrete Institute Box 19150, Redford Street Detroit, Michigan 48219 313-523-2600 “Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”

AGA American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22209 703-841-8400

AI Asphalt Institute Asphalt Institute Building College Park, Maryland 20740

AAN American Association of Nurserymen 1250 I Street, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-789-2900 “American Standard for Nursery Stock”

A.ATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist P.O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-549-8141

ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories 1725 K. Street Washington, DC 20006 202-659-3766

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association 222W. Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 641 Irving, TX 75039-5423 972-506-7216 “Concrete Pipe Design Manual”

ACPPA Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association

ADC Air Diffusion Council 435 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-527-5494

AGA American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 703-841-8400

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 312-984-5800

AIA American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20006 202-626-7300

AIA American Insurance Association 85 John St.

New York, NY 10036 212-433-4400

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 400 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-670-2400

“Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings’ and “Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.”

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1000 16th St., NW.

Washington, DC 20027 202-452-7100

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction 333W. Hampden Avenue Englewood, Co 80110 303-761-3212

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association 30W. University Drive Arlington heights, IL 60004 312-394-0150

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

APA American Plywood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411 206-565-6600

ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 1501 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 706-524-8800

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council 1500 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 703-841-1112

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Restin, VA 20191-4400 703-295-6000

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-627-8400

ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects 1732 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 202-466-7730

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 212-644-7722

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers 15233 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineers P.O. Box 9712 Bay Village, OH 44140 216-835-3040

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Restin, Virginia 20191-4400 703-295-6000

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-299-5400

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute 2310 S. Walter Reed Dr.

Arlington, VA 22206 703-671-9100

AWPA American Wood-Preservers Association 7735 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20014 301-652-2109

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

225. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22206 703-931-8180

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute 1945 Old Gallows Road #550 Vienna, VA 22182 703-893-4005

AWS American Welding Society 550 Leiune Road Miami, FL 33135 05-642-7090

AWWA American Water Works Association 6666 Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 303-794-7711

BHMA Builder’s hardware Manufacturers Association (c/n TGAM) 60 East 42nd Street, Room 1807 New York, NY 10017 212-682-8142

BIA Brick Institute of America 11490 Commerce Park Drive Reston, VA 703-620-0010 ‘Recommended Building Code Requirements for Engineered Brick Masonry’

CDA Copper Development Association 405 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212-953-7300

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 1499 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101 703-827-9177

COE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 475 Harrison Ave, Ste 202 Panama City, FL 32401 850-763-0717

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute 180 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-5059

CS Commercial Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

DEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, FL 32501-5794 850-444-8300

DHI Door and Hardware Institute 7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 703-556-3990

EIA Electronic Industries Association 2001 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-457-4900

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FCC Federal Communications Commission 1919 M Street NW Washington, DC 20554 202-632-7000

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation District 3 (Destins local district) 1074 Highway 90 East Chipley, Florida 32428 850-638-0250

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation Central Office 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399

FCI Fluid Controls Institute P.O. Box 3954 Tequesta, FL 33458 305-746-6466

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association 3310 Harrison Topeka, KS 66611 913-266-7013

FHA Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Dept. of HUD) 4517 Seventh St., SW Washington, DC 20201 202-7557353

FM Factory Mutual Engineering Corp.

Norwood, MA 02062

FS Federal Specification (General Services Admin.)

Building 197 Washington Navy Yard, SE Washington, DC 20407

FTI Facing Tile Institute Box 8880 Canton, OH 44711 216-488-1211

GA Gypsum Association 1603 Orrington Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 312-491-1744

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association 1852 Michael Faraday Drive Reston, VA 22090 703-435-2900

IA The Irrigation Association 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive Suite 1009 Arlington, VA 22209 703-524-1200

ES Illuminating Society of North America 345 E. 47th Street New York, NY 10017 212-644-7926 “Lighting Handbook”

IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.

345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 (ANSI C2-1990)

ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America Stone City Bank Bldg.

Bedford, IN 47241 812-275-4426

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

IRI Industrial Risk Insurers 85 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06102 203-525-2601

MBMA Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-241-7333

MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America 5530 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20015 202-654-7960

MIA Marble Institute of America 22505 State Street Farmington, Ml 48024 313-476-5558

MIL Military Standardization Document (U.S. Dept. of Defense) Naval Publications and Forms Center Philadelphia, PA 19120

MLSFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association 221 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-346-1600

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Value and Filling Industry 127 Park Street, NE

Vienna, VA 221 80-4602 703-281-6613

NAAMM The National Association of Architectural Metal Mfgrs.

221 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-346-1600

NAPF National Association of Plastic Fabricators 1701N St., NW Washington, DC 20027 202-656-8874

NAPHCC National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors P.O. Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22046

NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association 202 S. Third Avenue Cold Springs, MN 55107

NBS National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) Gaithersburg, MD 20234

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association P.O. Box 781 Herndon, VA 22070 703-435-4900 “Specification for the Design and Construction of Load-bearing Concrete Masonry”

NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22181 703-734-3840

NEC National Electric Code (by NFPA)

NECA National Electric Contractors Association 7315 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20014 202-657-3110

NEII National Elevator Industry, Inc.

600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-986-1545

NEMA National Electrical Mfg. Association 2101 L. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-457-8400

NESC National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE)

NFPA National Fire Protection Association Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02269

NFPA National Forest Products Association 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20027 202-797-5800

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association P.O. Box 14518 Memphis, TN 38104 901-377-1818

NAPA National Particleboard Association 2306 Perkins P1.

Silver Springs, MD 20910 301-587-2204

NSF National Sanitation Foundation 3745 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 313-769-8010

NTMA The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association 3166 Des Plains Avenue Des Plains, IL 60018 312-635-7744

NWMA National Wood Manufacturers Association 205 West Touhy Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068 312-823-6747

OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration (U. S. Dept. of Labor) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute 20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 312-346-4071 Manual 1 for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Prestressed Products” (MNL116-70)

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute 5342 Blvd. Place Indianapolis, IN 46208 731 -251-5298

PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute 1111 N. 19th Street Arlington, VA 22209 703-527-5257

PS Product Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

RCRBSJ Research Council on Riveted and Bolted Structural Joints “Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts”

RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute 1030 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20005 202-833-2635

RIA Redwood Inspection Service (Grading Rules) 627 Montgomery San Francisco, CA 94111

SAMA Scientific Apparatus Makers Association 1101 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20027 202-223-1270

SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.

900 Montclair Road Birmingham, Alabama 35213-1853 205-591-1853 “Standard Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes”

SDI Steel Deck Institute P.O. Box 3812 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-1741

S.D.I. Steel Door Institute 712 Lakewood Cot. N.

Cleveland, OH 44107 216-226-7700

SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association 805 Sterick Blvd.

Memphis, TN 38103 901-525-8221

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association 111 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 312-644-6610

SJI Steel Joist Institute 1703 Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229 804-286-3071 “Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 40th Edition”, “Recommended Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders”, “Diaphragm Design Manual”, and “Steel Roof Deck Design Manual”

SMACNA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22180 703-790-9890

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules) 4709 Scenic Hwy.

Pensacola, FL 32504 904-434-2611

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council 4400 5th Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15213 412-578-3327

TCA Tile Council of America P.O. Box 326 Princeton, NH 08540 609-921-7050

TI MA Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association 7 Kirby Plaza Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914-241-2284

TPI Truss Plate Institute 2400 F. Devon Avenue Des Plains, IL 60062 312-625-7700

UBC Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building Officials 5270 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

UL Underwriters Laboratories 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 312-272-8800

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

UFC Unified Facilities Criteria

USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20314-1000 (202) 761-0660

WBDG Whole Building Design Guide National Institute of Building Science (NIBS) 1090 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005

WCLB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules) P.O. Box 2315 Portland, OR 97223 503-639-0651

WIC Woodwork Institute of California 1833 Broadway Fresno, CA 93733 209-233-9035

WRI Wire Reinforcement Institute 8271-A Greensboro Drive McLean, VA 22102 703-790-9790

WSFI Wood and Synthetic Floor Institute 2400 F. Devon Avenue Des Plains, IL 60018 312-635-7700

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules) 1500 Yeon Bldg.

Portland, OR 97204 503-224-3930

WWPA Woven Wire Products Association 108W. Lake Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-332-6502

WPCF Water Pollution Control Federation Manual of Practice No. 9, Design and Construction of Sanitary or Storm Sewers

1.5 Existing Work. In addition to “FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements”:

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.6 DELIVERY LOCATION

The Contractor shall deliver any materials or equipment to be used in conjunction with this project to Building 676 at Fort Buchanan, PR.

1.7 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.7.1 Activity Regulations

The Contractor shall ensure his personnel employed on base become familiar with and obey base regulations.

Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.7.2 Protection of Premises

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the Government and private property from damage as a result of his operations.Existing property damaged shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced to its original condition by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.7.3 Access Roads

The Contractor shall at all times refrain from the use of any roads, grounds, or other facilities which have not been specifically authorized for his use.

1.7.4 Contractor Personnel Requirements

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