Z2DA--Renovate Halls, Walls, Ceilings

ngs and specifications provided. General: Work includes, but is not limited to alterations, architectural, demolition, asbestos abatement, interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical work, and certain other items to install new finishes. Trades needed to complete work include HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, Carpenter, and any other trades deemed necessary by the contractor will be obtained to complete the construction as required by plans and specifications. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, remediation of substrates to receive new finishes, and installation of new finishes in building 1 on the ground floor as required by drawings and specifications. Offers should consider the availability of materials and cost of materials for finishes prior to submitting a bid. Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705. Business Hours: Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Work will be completed outside of normal business hours. On page 26 of specs the allowed work hours are stated for each phase. This facility is in operation 24 hours a day, and the schedule will keep the construction work to times of lower traffic. Phasing: Project construction will be phased as indicated in drawings and specifications. Work will be scheduled to minimize the disruption to the medical center and other contractors. All work is to be performed outside of normal business hours unless otherwise noted in construction documents. Work shall be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in advance to minimize disruption of facility operations. Deviations or change requests to work hours must be approved through the COR. No work is to be performed on Federal Holidays without written permission of COR. Utility outages shall be performed outside of normal business hours unless approved by the COR. All outages shall be scheduled through the COR and approved by the Medical Center prior to taking place. Outages must be requested in writing a minimum of 14 days in advance. The VA has the right to cancel all outages at the last moment without notice due to patient safety related issues, severe weather, electrical power outages or other concerns deemed important. The contractor shall create, present, and have a COR approved work plan prior to commencing with any work. Work plan shall list all steps to be taken for removing each piece of equipment from service, steps to be taken for installation, and steps to be taken in case of an emergency.