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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 12, 2014 FBO #4432
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Z -- HUMAN RESOURCES FLOORING - Attachment

Notice Date

1/10/2014
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238330 — Flooring Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 8 (248);Room 329, Bldg. 2;10,000 Bay Pines Blvd;Bay Pines FL 33744
 

ZIP Code

33744
 

Solicitation Number

VA24814Q0372
 

Response Due

1/16/2014
 

Archive Date

2/15/2014
 

Point of Contact

Timothy J. Brady
 

E-Mail Address

29,
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

STATEMENT OF WORK Building 37-HR OVERVIEW: The intent of this request is to establish a single award contract to include all necessary labor, materials (as noted), parts, equipment, shipping and transportation to install flooring material and base at the Bay VA Healthcare System, Building 37. New flooring locations and material as identified in attached drawings using specifications below: The Contracting Officer will schedule a single/group site visit which will be coordinated with the Interior Designer to tour, measure and inspect the site. All vendors shall attend site visit to measure prior to providing an estimate and supply drawings with their estimate showing each room installation specifications that includes all pertinent details and information. NOTE: Site Visit will be conducted on 01/14/2014 at 9:00 am. Please contact Tim Brady at 727-399-3332 for meeting location., Contractor shall adhere to manufacturer's instructions for use, installation and storage of all materials used in the performance on this contract. FLOORING SPECIFICATIONS: CARPET -CPT - 1 NOTE: VA PROVIDED Interface FLOR Color Number: 178127 Modular Tile: 50 CM x 50 CM Backing System: GlasBac RE Non Virgin PVC NOTE: ALL FLOORING to be installed using a "Brick" pattern grid. Refer to attached drawings for locations and pattern direction. ADHESIVE NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE IN BID Grid Set Green Adhesive 2000 or Equal SOLID VINYL TILE (plank) SVT - 1 NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE IN BID Amtico International or Equal Stone: "Stria Silt" Color number: AROSMS40 Size: 12" x 18" tiles Surface Finish: WITH URETHANE WEAR LAYER COATING Gauge: 2.5mm Edges: Straight Grout strip: ¼" using Amtico "Graphite Slate" - AROSSL23 or Equal on all sides Note: Refer to attached drawings for locations and grain directions. RUBBER BASE - RB-1yl Wall Base NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE IN BID Resilient Rubber and Vinyl Wall Base Johnsonite, Inc., Or Equal Construction: Johnsonite Rubber Wall Base is manufactured from a proprietary thermoplastic rubber formulation designed specifically to meet the performance and dimensional requirements of ASTM F-1861, Type TP, Group 1 (solid) Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base. Johnsonite Vinyl Wall Base is formulated from a homogeneous polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composition combined with high quality additives and colorants designed specifically to meet the performance and dimensional requirements of ASTM F-1861, Type TV, Group 1 (solid) Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base. Traditional Wall Base Characteristics Vinyl Gauge:.125" thick 6" High Cove Toe Profile Color: 49 Beige ADHESIVE NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE IN BID Porous Surfaces Johnsonite 960 Acrylic Base Adhesive or Equal Non porous Surfaces Johnsonite 945 Contact Bond Adhesive or Equal RUBBER BASE -RB-2 NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE IN BID Johnsonite Millwork Resilient Wall Base or Equal Monarch (MW-49-M): 3/16" (4.76mm) thick by 6.0?(15.24cm) high wall base profile which replicates a finely routed wood molding profile, 6 per carton, 8 ft lengths, 48 ft (14.6m) per carton, 46 lbs (20.9kg) per carton, Color: 49 Beige Millwork Resilient Wall Base profile replicates the look of finely milled wood. Construction: Johnsonite Millwork Resilient Wall Base is manufactured from a proprietary thermoplastic rubber formulation designed specifically to meet the performance and dimensional requirements of ASTM F-1861 Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base, Type TP, and Group 1. END OF FLOORING SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACTOR TO: Remove existing adhesive residue on concrete floor, walls, and sanding to a smooth surface, all demo material to be removed from jobsite on a daily basis to insure a clean and safe jobsite. All demo material to be removed from medical center property not using VA dumpsters. Demo bottom of existing cove terrazzo base, to allow new vinyl millwork base to fit evenly along walls. Perform moisture testing as needed per material manufacturer's recommendations. Sweep floor to remove all dust and dirt. Level sub-surface using Ardex Self Leveler (or equal to) as needed to obtain a flat surface area. Apply crack suppression membrane as needed. Complete final preparation of surface area to smooth surface. Install carpet tile, vinyl wood planks, Fritz Tile, millwork cove base, cove base and all vinyl transitions. See attached plans for locations. Use demo equipment that is battery powered to ensure noise control. Contractor will not use demo equipment that uses propane or other flammable liquid or emits gas odors. Site available during non-business hours, nights and weekends, work areas are within an active medical center environment with patient, visitor and staff safety to be maintained all times. Clean up work areas daily as work is commenced. Contractor is to keep all tools and equipment within their immediate work area cordoned from patients, visitors and staff at all times while on site. Contractor is to leave area clean, removing all trash, equipment and materials before leaving worksite each day. Dust control equipment must be used to insure dust control and must be more than mere fans. Maintain noise level respectful of patient care, music/radio playing is not permitted. Have a project manager/work leader and/or supervisor present throughout entire project. Contractor shall be liable for all direct and consequential damages arising out of the contractor breach of this agreement beginning work in a timely manner and minimal disruption to VA operations. Contractor shall be liable for all direct and consequential damages arising out of the contractor breach of this agreement beginning work in a timely manner and minimal disruption to VA operations. Contractor to furnish sufficient and qualified forces and proper equipment and to work overtime, including nights and weekends as to maintain the schedule set forth by the VA this timeline will be discussed at the site visit. Contractor shall continuously protect the work area, tools, and the owners' property at all times. Contractor must comply in full with all applicable environmental, health and safety, local and national regulations as well as all Medical Center regulations for Safety and Infection Control. The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 GENERAL INTENTION A.Contractor to provide all labor, materials as noted, supervision and essentials to install all flooring, transitions and base in Building 37, first floor at the Bay Pines VAHCS B.Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 1.2 TRAINING A.Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified "competent person" (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. 1.All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hourOSHA certified Construction Safety course and or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. 2.Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work. 1.3 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. 3.All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access B.Security Procedures: 1.General Contractor's employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. 2.For working outside the "regular hours" as defined by the COR. The General Contractor shall give 3 days' notice to the Contracting Officer so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. 3.No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. 4.VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor's employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer. 1.4 FIRE SAFETY A.Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only. 1.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): E84-2009Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials 2.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 10-2010Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30-2008Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2009Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70-2011National Electrical Code 241-2009Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations 3.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 29 CFR 1926Safety and Health Regulations for Construction B.Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor's competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Resident Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor's safety briefing. 1.5 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 Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer 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.Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Resident Engineer. D.Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct this will be discussed at the site visit and again when the bid is awarded to the Contractor. E.Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer where required by limited working space. 1.Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas. 2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 3.Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. 4. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved: F.Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Resident Engineer and Contractor. G. Building 37 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated as required. H. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period. I.When a space is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore. 1.Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified. J.Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer. 1.No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director's prior knowledge and written approval. 2.Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Resident Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. 3.Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours. 4.Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer. 5.In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical. 6.Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor. K.Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces. L.To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following: 1.Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. M.Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways. N.Due to the nature of patient care, work progression may not flow systematically within one area and may be detoured into other available areas as determined by Medical Center staff. 1.6 ALTERATIONS A.Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces: B.Re Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer together shall make a thorough re survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report: 1.Re survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract. C.Protection: Provide the following protective measures: 1.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. 1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES A.Implement the requirements of VAMC's Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded. B.Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor's infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. 1.All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center. C.Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition: 1.The RE and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed. 2.In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source. D.In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold. 1.Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident Engineer. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction. 2.Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Resident Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor's workers, the Contractor shall: a.Provide one-hour temporary drywall construction barriers as required to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Resident Engineer and Medical Center. b.HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center. c.Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24" x 36"), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times. d.Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids. e.The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down. f.Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended. g.There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours. h.At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal. i.Work area must be contained at all times, floor to ceiling with 3 mil plastic or greater to insure dust and foreign substance control. j.Dust control equipment must be used to insure dust control and must be more than mere fans. k.All a/c vents to be covered with filter screens to insure dust control. E.Final Cleanup: 1.Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction. 2.Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc. 3.All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection. 1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION A.Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows: 1.Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by the COTR. 2.Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center. 3.Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation. 1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS A.The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, that are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. B.The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236 9) C.Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements. 1.10 RESTORATION A.Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Resident Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. B.Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work. C.At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. D.Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243 4 and VAAR 852.236 88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236 2). 1.11 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A.Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions: 1.Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Resident Engineer. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the Resident Engineer will withdraw permission for use of the equipment. 2.Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces. 3.Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated. 4.Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze up damage. 5.The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system. 6.All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. // Boilers, pumps, feed water heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment. B.Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government. C.This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections. 1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS A.Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions: 1.Contractor makes all arrangements with the Resident Engineer for use of elevators. The Resident Engineer will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators for daily use between the hours of as required and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2.Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components: a.Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates. b.Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls. c.Finish flooring. 3.Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes. 4.Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Resident Engineer.` 1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets. 1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor. 1.15 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer verbally, and then with a written follow up. END SEE DIAGRAM BELOW:
 

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