Canteen Renovation

The building which dates back to the 1940's is an 11 story historic structure with three levels below grade. It was modernized in 1994. The canteen was included as part of that modernization. No other renovations have occurred to the space since then. No historic fabric is affected by the scope of work area for the project. Renovation of the existing cafeteria, the Patriot Cafe, located on level C which is one level below grade in the Veterans Administration Building at 810 Vermont Avenue. Work includes the renovation of approximately 9,120 square feet of kitchen, servery and dining space as indicated in the Construction Documents by Cho Benn Holback. Compliance With Regulations: All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and/or the transport and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926, and 40 CFR 761/260-271. a. All thermal systems insulation (i.e., boiler insulation, duct insulation, pipe insulation), surfacing materials (i.e., plaster and sprayed-on fireproofing) and miscellaneous materials (i.e., asphalt flooring, ceiling tiles, adhesives and mastics, drywall, roofing, gaskets and cement board), installed no later than 1980, must be considered asbestos containing unless proven otherwise in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of asbestos containing materials or structures containing asbestos; and/or the removal and disposal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M, and 29 CFR 1915.1001 (where applicable), as well as GSA Specification 02085 (Asbestos Abatement Procedures). b. All finished/painted surfaces of buildings constructed prior to 1978 shall be considered finished with lead based paint unless proven otherwise. Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of lead based paint shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.62, as well as GSA Specification 02090 (Lead Based Paint Abatement Procedures). It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to adequately test and characterize the waste by the toxicity characteristics leaching procedures (TCLP) – Lead.

1 Food/Beverage Service, 9,120 SF Renovation.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Refrigerated Display Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Refrigerated Food Storage Cases, Walk-In Coolers, Foodservice Shelving, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Countertops, Furnishing Accessories, Waste Receptacles, Rugs and Mats, Entrance Floor Mats and Frames, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities.