Kootenai Health Post Falls Clinic 1st Floor Tenant Improvements

The Project consists of all work in the construction documents titled, "Kootenai Health, Post Falls First Floor Infill", dated February 14, 2018. The project consists of a new clinic tenant improvement on the first floor inside of a current shell space area. The project scope includes General, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Electrical construction. A. Use of the Site: Limit use of the premises to work in areas indicated. Confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated without special permission from the Owner. 1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy and use by the public of the existing Clinic throughout the project. 2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Owner, the Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment onsite. See site phasing and use plans for modifications to existing drives, building entries and exits and contractor's access and staging areas. B. Use of the Existing Building: Maintain the existing building in a weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Immediately build temporary enclosures as necessary for full weather protection. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period. 1.4 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS A. Full Owner Occupancy: The Owner will occupy the site and existing building during the entire construction period. Cooperate with the Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate owner usage to the maximum extent possible. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with the Owner's operations. If operations will interfere with Owner's operations, provide not less than 7 days notice to the Owner of the interference and its duration. B. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the project, prior to Substantial Completion provided that such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work. 1. A Certificate of Substantial Completion will be executed for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied prior to Owner occupancy. 2. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from local building officials prior to Owner occupancy. 3. Prior to partial Owner occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational. Required inspections and tests shall have been successfully completed. Upon occupancy the Owner will provide operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in occupied portions of the building. Certain tasks or phases of work may be required to be completed on nights, weekends or other off-hours basis. Such adjustments and/or suspensions are to be anticipated and are not grounds for Change Orders unless they happen to the extent to materially change the contract work or schedule by at least fifty percent. B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify CM/GC not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without CM/GC's written permission. A. General Requirements: 1. Kootenai Clinic will continue to operate on its normal schedule for the duration of the project. The Subcontractor must coordinate with the CM/GC its hours for deliveries and traffic during construction to assure the safety of the staff, visitors and patients and maintain necessary access to the surrounding buildings and site. The Subcontractor shall coordinate and cooperate with the CM/GC to assure such safety. 2. Work shall start when the Subcontractor receives a formal "Notice to Proceed", shall proceed with promptness and dispatch, and shall commence and be substantially complete per the schedule issued by the CM/GC. 3. The Subcontractor shall be permitted access to all phase areas for construction of services or features that pass through a later phase to service an earlier phase. Such access shall not interfere with owner activities in occupied rooms while the existing Clinic is in operation. Subcontractor to coordinate work in these areas with the Owner for access. Any work so completed shall be left in a condition not to produce a hazard or undue inconvenience to the occupants of other areas. 1.7 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY A. The fire fighting water supply and the existing hydrant(s) connected thereto must be maintained in continuous operation throughout the project. B. No fire protection sprinkler system shut downs will exceed the allowable time of 3:59:59. Subcontractors must make provisions to meet this requirement. 1.8 OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS A. Unless otherwise noted, by the completion of each phase, all safety systems of that phase must be operational, including fire alarm, smoke detection, fire sprinklers, exit lighting, emergency lighting, magnetic holder/releases at doors, rated door assemblies and other life safety and security related features. All such systems or features must be tested or inspected by Building or Fire officials prior to completion dates and Certificates of Occupancy obtained. B. During each phase of construction, all existing safety systems must remain operational, including fire sprinklers, exit lighting, emergency lighting, magnetic holder/releases at doors, rated door assemblies and other life safety and security related features. Minor, temporary interruptions may be accomplished with the cooperation of the Owner if they are required for connection to or changes required by the new/remodeled systems. C. The Subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of and obtain permits as required by the Owner's "Infection Control Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for Construction and Renovation" during all activities and phases of construction. A copy of this document is included in 01 50 00, Temporary Facilities. 1.9 EXIT ACCESS A. Throughout construction, unobstructed access to exits must be maintained. Nothing must obscure exit lighting, and temporary lighting as approved by the building official shall be provided in temporary exit corridors. Materials must be stored out of the path of egress. Temporary dust proof partitions must separate construction areas from occupied areas as per requirements specified elsewhere herein. B. The Subcontractor shall take care that construction operations do not jeopardize the safety of persons traveling to and from the Clinic. Subcontractor shall maintain exit access from occupied portions of the building, and ensure that this access is safe from the hazards of construction activity at all times. C. All temporary doors and partitions required to separate phases, separate work areas from occupants, define exit pathways, and other temporary construction as required by the Fire Marshall shall be provided as work of this contract. Doors in exit pathways shall have panic hardware, or push operation with no lock or latch, as approved by the building official. 1.10 MECHANICAL A. Coordinate closely with the CM/GC. Provide all necessary temporary services needed to maintain all new and existing systems in operation in all occupied areas throughout all construction phases. B. Existing utility services lie buried around the perimeter of the building. Locations shown on the drawings are taken from original construction documents and are not as-built conditions. Locate gas, water, sewer, and any other mechanical-related utilities. Mark same and notify all other trades so as to permit continued operation and avoid disruption of service. Provide temporary connections, piping, protective shelters, and all other work necessary to maintain or re-route these systems to keep them in operation during the course of this contract. C. In addition, maintain all heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems within the building which are served by these utilities. Maintain all such systems throughout the course of the project to ensure continuous operation in all occupied spaces. Provide all temporary connections or re-routing of services to or within these systems to ensure continuity of operation in all occupied areas. 1.11 ELECTRICAL A. Coordinate closely with the CM/GC. Provide all temporary services needed to maintain new and existing systems in operation in all occupied areas throughout all construction phases. B. Existing electrical services are shown on the drawings. Locations shown on drawings are taken from existing construction documents and are not as-built conditions. Fire alarms, clock system, intercom, telephone and other lines are to be located, marked and preserved by Subcontractor to allow continued operation of existing systems. Temporary rerouting including wiring, conduit, connections, terminations, temporary shelters, and all other work required to maintain or temporarily reroute these systems to keep them in operation is work of this contract. 1.12 USE OF THE SITE A. Subcontractor's use of site areas for storage, work sheds, and related activities shall be as described in the documents and agreed to by the Owner and CM/GC. The CM/GC shall maintain temporary fencing around all yard areas, work areas, and pedestrian pathways. CM/GC shall provide gates and access for fire truck access as required by the Fire Marshal. B. Failure to coordinate potentially interruptive activities with the Clinic may result in the Subcontractor's activities being stopped by the Clinic until satisfactory accommodations have been reached or proposed by the Subcontractor and agreed to by the Clinic. Such work stoppages shall not be justification for adjustments in the Contract Time or Contract Sum. C. Work requiring any utility shutdowns require seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the Clinic. This written notice shall include date, time, length of shutdown, and all services and areas that will be affected by the shutdown. The Owner's schedule may require that the Subcontractor adjust the date and/or time of the requested shutdown. Such required adjustments shall not be justification for adjustments in the Contract Time or Contract Sum. 1.13 PROJECT COMPLETION AND WARRANTY A. Certificates of Substantial Completion will be issued and logged accordingly. Warranty obligations shall commence with the issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion. 1.14 COORDINATION A. All subcontractors will be responsible for examination of the drawings and specifications to determine the effect of all bid documents on his bid. After bid opening, no allowance will be made for changes in project scope and/or price which would have been apparent by examination of all bid documents and observations at the site. Subcontractors are to report any discrepancies, omissions, or duplications to the Architect for clarification by Addendum prior to bid opening. February 14, 2018 B. Existing Utilities: Existing mechanical and electrical services to surrounding structures shall remain operational throughout the project. Provide temporary services as required to maintain service to the Clinic and site. Complete new or temporary work and tie-ins prior to removing or relocating existing services. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, 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, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Wall Coverings, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving, Wardrobe and Closet Specialties, Closet and Utility Shelving.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Collection and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Window Treatments, Casework, Furnishings and Accessories, Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation, Integrated Automation Network Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Battery Equipment, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.