Ward 1B - Specs - Vol. 1.pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 1

100 % Construction Documents

June 13, 2023 for the

Renovate Ward 1B

Murfreesboro, TN

Atriax Group Project No. #626A4-19-101

Owner

York, VAMC

Alvin C. York VA Medical Center

Renovate for Ward 1B

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES PAGES

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 32 16.15 Project schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings

01 35 26 Safety

01 35 37 Infection control procedures

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 5

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 67

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 61

02 82 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal 12

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 35

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 21

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 20

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10

07 84 00 Firestopping 6

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 13

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 11

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08 17 10 Integrated door assemblies 9

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 8

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 13

08 71 00 Door Hardware 29

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 9

08 80 00 Glazing 13

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 7

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 11

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 10

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 28

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 8

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 9

09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Base) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast 16

09 91 00 Painting 35

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 6

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 12

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 9

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 17

10 31 13 Prefabricated Fireplaces 3

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 2

10 81 16 Insect Control 3

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 4

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 6

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

210800 Commissioning of fire suppression systems 3

211313 Wet-pipe sprinkler systems 12

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DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220511 Common work results for plumbing 31

220519 Meters and gauges for plumbing piping 4

220523 General-duty valves for plumbing piping 14

220711 Plumbing insulations 17

220800 Commissioning of plumbing systems 4

221100 Facility water distribution 14

221300 Facility sanitary and vent piping 16

221400 Facility storm drainage 15

224000 Plumbing fixtures 16

226200 Vacuum systems for laboratory and healthcare facilities 21

226300 Gas systems for laboratory and healthcare facilities 22

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230511 Common work results for HVAC 37

230512 General motor requirements for HVAC and steam generation

230541

NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

230593 Testing, adjusting, and balancing for HVAC 9

230711 HVAC and boiler plant insulation 20

230800 Commissioning of HVAC systems 4

230923 DDC For General Projects 72

230993 HVAC Controls sequence of operations 24

232113 Hydronic piping 22

233100 HVAC ducts and casings 15

233400 HVAC fans 7

233600 Air terminal units 7

233700 Air outlets and inlets 5

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234000 HVAC air cleaning devices 17

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260511 Requirements for electrical installations 11

260519 Low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables 6

260533 Raceway and boxes for electrical systems 13

260573 Overcurrent protective device coordination study 5

260800 Commissioning of electrical systems 4

260923 Lighting controls 5

262200 Low-voltage transformers 5

262416 Panelboards 6

262726 Wiring devices 7

262911 Motor controllers 7

262921 Enclosed switches and circuit breakers 4

264100 Facility lightning protection 3

264313 Surge protective devices 4

265100 Interior lighting 12

Division 27 - communications

270511 Requirements for communications installations 45

270526 Grounding and bonding for communications systems 9

270533 Raceways and boxes for communications systems 15

271000 Control, communication and signal wiring 10

271100 Telecommunications room fittings 6

271500 Communications structured cabling 18

274131 Master antenna television equipment and systems 26

275116 Public address and mass notification systems 38

275223 Nurse call and code blue systems 65

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Division 28 - electronic safety and security

280500 Common work results for electronic safety and security 64

280513 Conductors and cables for electronic safety and security

280526 Grounding and bonding for electronic safety and security

281300 Physical access control system 33

282300 Video surveillance 23

282600 Electronic Personal Protection System 13

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

AE 01.00 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE 01.01 ATTIC PLAN

AE 01.03 THIRD FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

AE 01.11 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART A

AE 01.12 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART B

AE 01.13 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART C

AE 01.14 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART A DIMENSIONED

AE 01.15 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART B DIMENSIONED

AE 01.16 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PART C DIMENSIONED

AE 02.01 ENLARGED PLANS

AE 02.02 ENLARGED PLANS

AE 02.03 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS

AE 03.01 DOOR ELEVATIONS, SCHEDULES, & NOTES

AE 03.02 DOOR DETAILS

AE 03.03 WINDOW DETAILS

AE 08.01 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.02 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.03 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.04 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.05 MISC. INTERIOR DETAILS

AE 08.06 MISC. CEILING DETAILS

AE 09.01 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.02 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.03 CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.04 CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.05 3D VIEWS

AE 10.01 CASEWORK SECTIONS AND DETAILS

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AE 10.02 CASEWORK SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AE 11.01 THIRD FLOOR REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN - OVERALL

AE 11.10 THIRD FLOOR RCP – PART A

AE 11.11 THIRD FLOOR RCP – PART B

AE 11.12 THIRD FLOOR RCP – PART C

AE 12.01A EQUIPMENT PLANS

AE 12.01B EQUIPMENT PLANS

AE 12.01C EQUIPMENT PLANS

AE 12.02 EQUIPMENT PLANS – PATIENT ROOMS AREA B

AE 12.02B EQUIPMENT PLANS – PATIENT ROOMS AREA C

INTERIOR DESIGN

IN 01.00 THIRD FLOOR FINISH LEGEND

IN 01.02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN – PART A

IN 01.03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN – PART B

IN 01.04 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN – PART C

IN 01.05 THIRD FLOOR PATTERN PLAN OVERALL

IN 01.06 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PATTERN – PART A

IN 01.07 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PATTERN – PART B

IN 01.08 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PATTERN – PART C

IN 02.00 THIRD FLOOR SIGNAGE LEGEND

IN 02.01 THIRD FLOOR SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

IN 02.02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN – PART A

IN 02.03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN – PART B

IN 02.04 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN – PART C

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

M-MH-01 LEGENDS, NOTES, AND SYMBOLS

M-MD-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - DUCT DEMO

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M-MD-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - DUCT DEMO

M-MD-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - DUCT DEMO

M-MD-04 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - PIPE DEMO

M-MD-05 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - PIPE DEMO

M-MD-06 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - PIPE DEMO

M-MH-13 PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - PART B - DUCT DEMO

M-MH-14 PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - PART C - DUCT DEMO

M-MH-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - DUCT NEW

WORK

M-MH-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - DUCT NEW

WORK

M-MH-04 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - DUCT NEW

WORK

M-MH-05 PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - PART B - DUCT NEW WORK

M-MH-06 PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - PART C - DUCT NEW WORK

M-MP-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - PIPE NEW

WORK

M-MP-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - PIPE NEW

WORK

M-MP-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - PIPE NEW

WORK

M-MH-07 SCHEDULES

M-MH-08 SCHEDULES

M-MH-09 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MH-10 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MH-11 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MH-12 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MI-01 MECHANICAL CONTROL CONDITIONING AND REF.

STEAM GENERATION

M-MI-02 MECHANICAL CONTROLS OUTSIDE STEAM DISTRIBUTION

PLUMBING

P-PI-01 PLUMBING LEGENDS & NOTES

P-PI-02 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P-PD-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART A - PLUMBING - DEMO

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P-PD-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART B - PLUMBING - DEMO

P-PD-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART C - PLUMBING - DEMO

P-PD-04 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART A - MED GAS - DEMO

P-PD-05 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART B - MED GAS - DEMO

P-PD-06 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR- PART C - MED GAS - DEMO

P-PD-07 FOURTH FLOOR - PLUMBING - DEMO

P-PP-01 PLUMBING - SECOND FLOOR ZONE PLAN

P-PP-02 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART A - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-03 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART B - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-04 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART C - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-05 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR - PART A - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-6 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR - PART B - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-07 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR - PART C - GRAVITY - NEW

WORK

P-PP-08 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART A - PRESSURE - NEW

WORK

P-PP-09 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART B - PRESSURE - NEW

WORK

P-PP-10 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART C - PRESSURE - NEW

WORK

P-PG-01 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART A - MED GAS - NEW

WORK

P-PG-02 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART B - MED GAS - NEW

WORK

P-PG-03 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR - PART C - MED GAS - NEW

WORK

P-PW-01 PLUMBING RISERS PART A

P-PW-02 PLUMBING RISERS PART B

P-PW-03 PLUMBING RISERS PART C

P-PW-04 PLUMBING RISERS PART A - GRAVITY

P-PW-05 PLUMBING RISERS PART B - GRAVITY

P-PW-06 PLUMBING RISERS PART C - GRAVITY

P-PI-03 PLUMBING DETAILS

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P-Pl-04 PLUMBING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-FI-01 FIRE PROTECTION LEGENDS, DETAILS & NOTES

F-FD-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART A - FIRE PROTECTION

- DEMO

F-FD-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART B - FIRE PROTECTION

- DEMO

F-FD-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART C - FIRE PROTECTION

- DEMO

F-FX-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART A - FIRE PROTECTION

- NEW WORK

F-FX-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART B - FIRE PROTECTION

- NEW WORK

F-FX-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR - PART C - FIRE PROTECTION

- NEW WORK

ELECTRICAL

E-EI-00 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND, LIGHTING FIXTURE

SCHEDULE AND GENERAL NOTES

E-EI-01 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM –

DEMOLITION

E-EI-02 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM – NEW WORK

E-EI-03 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-EI-04 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEUDLES

E-EI-05 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-EI-06 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-ED-00 3RD FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – ELECTRICAL –

OVERALL

E-ED-01 3RD FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – ELECTRICAL – PART

A

E-ED-02 3RD FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – ELECTRICAL – PART

B

E-ED-03 3RD FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – ELECTRICAL – PART

C

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E-EP-01 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – POWER – PART A

E-EP-02 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN - POWER – PART B

E-EP-03 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – POWER – PART C

E-EP-04 3RD FLOOR ROOF - NEW WORK PLAN - POWER - PART A

E-EL-01 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – LIGHTING – PART A

E-EL-02 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – LIGHTING – PART B

E-EL-03 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – LIGHTING – PART C

E-EY-01 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – SYSTEMS – PART A

E-EY-02 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – SYSTEMS – PART B

E-EY-03 3RD FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – SYSTEMS – PART C

TECHNOLOGY

T-TJ-00 GENERAL TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

T-TD-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - TECHNOLOGY

DEMO

T-TD-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - TECHNOLOGY

DEMO

T-TD-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - TECHNOLOGY

DEMO

T-TJ-01 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART A - TECHNOLOGY

NEW WORK

T-TJ-02 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART B - TECHNOLOGY

NEW WORK

T-TJ-03 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PART C - TECHNOLOGY

NEW WORK

T-TJ-04 TECHNOLOGY - ENLARGED ROOMS

T-TJ-06 TECHNOLOGY - DETAILS

T-TJ-07 TECHNOLOGY - DETAILS

T-TJ-08 TECHNOLOGY - RISER

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Renovate Ward 1B ACY

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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 Renovate Ward 1B ACY, VA Project # 626A-19-101, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Alvin C. York VAMC Contracting Officer’s Representative COR).

C. Offices of Atriax, PLLC, 102 3rd Ave. N.E., Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, 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 the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of the 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)

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): All work shown or specified within the drawings and specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to: the renovation of Ward 1B in its entirety and other ancillary work as shown on the drawings and specifications.

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Contract completion time: Three Hundred, Sixty-five (365) calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BID ITEM I (Base Bid) $_____________________________________

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid) minus the following:

Delete__________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) $________________________

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid) AND Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1) minus the following:

Delete__________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2) $_______________________

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid), Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1), AND Bid Item III (Deduct

Alternate 2) minus the following:

Delete__________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3) $________________________

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid), Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1), Bid Item III (Deduct

Alternate 2), AND Bid Item IV (Deduct Alternate 3) minus the following:

Delete_________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4) $________________________

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BID ITEM VI (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 5): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid), Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1), Bid Item III (Deduct

Alternate 2), Bid Item IV (Deduct Alternate 3) AND Bid Item V (Deduct

Alternate 4) minus the following:

Delete__________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM VI (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 5) $________________________

BID ITEM VII (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 6): All work as specified for Bid Item I

(Base Bid), Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1), Bid Item III (Deduct

Alternate 2), Bid Item IV (Deduct Alternate 3), Bid Item V (Deduct

Alternate 4), and Bid Item VI (Deduct Alternate 5) minus the following:

Delete__________________________________________________________________.

Contract completion time: _________________(###) calendar days after NTP.

BID ITEM VII (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 6) $_______________________

NOTICE

A. The Base Bid contains all the project work. Each Bid deduct deletes a portion of the work.

B. It is anticipated that award will be made on Bid Item I (Base Bid).

However, if the bids exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid

Item II (Deduct Alternate 1). If the bids for Bid Item II (Deduct

Alternate 1) exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Item

III (Deduct Alternate 2), and so on.

C. The Bid Items are listed in descending order.

D. Bidders shall affix a price to each bid item. Failure to do so may render the bid as nonresponsive.

E. Prices for each Bid Deduct Alternate shall be expressed as the total price for the entire project at the Deduct Alternate level and NOT the dollar amount to be deducted from the price for the Bid Item above. For example, price the Deduct Alternate as a whole value, such as $425,000.00 in lieu of a negative value, such as -$25,320.00.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

A. All contractors shall submit for PIV badges no less than 14 days prior to starting work. Contractor shall request badge applications from the COR. All contractors shall wear their badge so that easily viewed at all times while on-site unless determined unsafe during temporary activities. If PIV badges are not provided by the VAMC, then the contractor shall provide them.

It is required that the badges be photo ID badges, laminated, showing company and employee name with an expiration date no more than 12 months away.

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

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C. Guards: Not Required

D. Key Control: Not Applicable

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 information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only -coordinate permits with the COR.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted the COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Alvin C. York VA Medical

Center areas required to remain in operation.

G. Phasing:

The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

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H. Building 1 will be occupied during performance of work. Immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the

Alvin C. York VA Medical Center operations will not be hindered.

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

VA Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence/Laydown Area: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide and maintain a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction/Laydown area indicated on the drawings or as provided by COR. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR. Area within fence is the entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance of the contractor. Grass shall be mowed and edges/fence line trimmed, trash policed.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Alvin C.

York VA Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the

COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center.

Interruption time approved by the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

COR and/or Supply Representative, 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 the COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 the COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the Alvin C. York VA 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

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01 00 00 -13 work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, 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.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT REQUIRED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT APPLICABLE

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT REQUIRED. REFER TO PARAGRAPH 1.34 – BIM

COORDINATION

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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR 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 COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due

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01 00 00 -15 date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4- and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty

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01 00 00 -16 of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely

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C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service

Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below.

Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

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b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

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a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

C. York VA Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross

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01 00 00 -21 curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT REQUIRED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical…