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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11.1 GENERAL INTENTION

21.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

21.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

21.4 construction security requiremenets

61.5 FIRE SAFETY

91.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

141.7 ALTERATIONS

161.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

191.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

201.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

211.11 RESTORATION

221.12 PHYSICAL DATA

221.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

221.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

241.15 As-Built Drawings

241.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

251.17 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

251.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

281.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

281.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

301.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

301.24 TESTS

311.25 INSTRUCTIONS

321.26 GOVERNMENT‑FURNISHED PROPERTY

331.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

331.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

341.31 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

341.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

351.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

31.34 PARKING

31.35 ID BADGES

31.36 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

31.37 DAILY LOGS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 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 as required by drawings and specifications.

B.

Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C.

Offices of _________________________________________________________, 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. N/A D.

Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COTR Engineer 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 COTR Engineer.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA’s security program and obtain a VA ID badge from VA police. See paragraph 1.35 below for ID badge process. Along with ID Badges all workers must be able to speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued. Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only. Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COTR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request.

F.

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.

G.

Training:

1.

Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. In addition to the 10-hours OSHA training, VA will provide site- specific training as determined by VA Competent Person with input from the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment team. Coordination of this required training will be accomplished through the COTR or Project Engineer. 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. All contractors, subcontractors, and vendors must receive this training in order to work at our facility. Failure to receive this training may cause debarment of contractor’s staff until such training is accomplished.

3.

Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A.

ITEM I, See Scope.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A.

AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, _____ sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B.

Requests for additional sets of drawings will be made by the Contractor’s at their own expense.

1.4 construction security requiremenets

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.

2.

For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer 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 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C.

Guards:

N/A D.

Key Control:

1.

The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COTR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2.

The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Generally, locking hardware used here must be Class 1 and ADA compliant. Where key locks are required, these locks must conform to the lock cylinders currently in use here; this means that the locks must accept our Best 7-pin interchangeable cores. The industry nomenclature for this would be:

“I/C small format 7 pin core”.

1. Door locks used throughout this installation are of two types: cylindrical and mortise. Cylindrical locks are preferred because they cost less, break down less often, and require a simpler door preparation. In addition, they leave a stronger door after they have been installed.

2. Exit hardware used on this station must also accept the Best cylinders mentioned above. Additionally, it should be surface mounted, and not mortise style. Vertical locking rods, when used, must also be surface mounted. Internal rods are prone to breakage and require door removal to repair.

3. We have found some brands of locks, exit hardware and door closers have proven more trouble-free than others. Following is a list of acceptable locks and functions:

Office Lock: Schlage ND53BD-626-RHO.

Function: Lock is always open on inside, locked by button on inside.

Storeroom Lock: Schlage ND80BD-626-RHO.

Function: always locked on outside, always open inside, key retracts Bolt.

Privacy Lock: Schlage ND40BD-626-RHO.

Function: Bathroom lock. Button locks from inside, coin or screwdriver unlocks. It cannot be left unlocked upon leaving room.

Passage Set: Schlage ND10S-626-RHO.

Function: Passage. Two levers, always unlocked.

Classroom Lock: Schlage ND70BD-626-RHO

Function: always open inside, Key lock and unlock outside.

4. For exit hardware, Von Duprin 99 series, surface mounted. Generally, storeroom function preferred; when hardware needs to be left unlocked it can be dogged down.

5. Occasionally we install mechanical combination locks. They are:

Simplex Kaba lock, P/N# 1021B-26D-41. This number ensures that the lock will comply with our 7-pin small format Best cylinders.

6. If we must use mortise locks, we require the Schlage L-series with lever handles, in brushed chrome finish (626). I can supply part numbers and other information upon request.

7. For door closers, I would recommend LCN heavy-duty.

F.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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.

b.

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

G.

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.

Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 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):

E84-2008 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2007 National Electrical Code

241-2004 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926

Safety 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 COTR 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 COTR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C.

Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D.

Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E.

Temporary Construction Partitions:

N/A F.

Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G.

Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COTR.

H.

Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.

I.

Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K.

Standpipes: N/A

L.

Sprinklers: N/A M.

Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR Engineer.

N.

Smoke Detectors: N/A O.

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety through COTR at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

P.

Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.

Q.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

R.

Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

S.

Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

T.

If required, submit documentation to the COTR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

U. Above Ceiling Permit: Contractors are restricted from working above ceiling without the required Above Ceiling Permit. This required when working above any ceilings in the Medical Center outside of contained construction areas.

V. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied VA unless approved by COTR. If approved, use and installations shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time will VA approve temporary power connection from a critical electrical circuit.

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 COTR. 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 COTR 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 COTR, 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.

D.

Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the COTR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F.

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 COTR 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 four 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.

G. Construction Safety Rounds: VA will perform Construction Safety Rounds weekly. Contractor superintendent or Contractor’s Competent Person will be present during these safety inspections. COTR will identify the date and time of these weekly inspections.

H.

Phasing: N/A

I.

Building(s) No. 205 will not be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. N/A J.

Construction Fence: N/A K.

When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

N/A L.

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 COTR.

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 COTR. 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. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COTR, 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 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 COTR.

5.

In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COTR. 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.

M.

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.

N.

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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

2.

Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COTR.

O.

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, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

P. CONTRACT WORK HOURS and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

(a). Standard daily contract work hours at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard. Notice shall include a detailed description of the type of work to be performed and its location. These “non-standard” hours are referred to as “WHEN Hours” (Weekend-Holiday-Evening-Night). The notice requesting work during WHEN hours shall be submitted not less than two (2) working days prior to each period of work scheduled at times other than normal duty hours to include Federal holidays. Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM EST. Therefore, approval is subject to the availability of the project manager/COTR, the type of work to be performed, the specific hours requested, and the anticipated noise level that will be generated by contractor activity. Under no circumstance will the contractor proceed without express written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1. Work Phasing/Scheduling: Contractor shall work closely with the COTR in developing a work schedule for contract performance. Simultaneous or transitional work on/between multiple facilities may be required. Advance coordination by the contractor is critical and required. Note, Concurrent work performance is anticipated on all line items for this project.

2. The work to be performed on this project will include occupied areas, however arrangements may be made so that the particular area may be blocked off during performance of work if feasible. The contractor shall notify the COTR of intent to start work in any specific assigned area. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience.

3. The contractor is required to have a minimum of crews for work covered by this contract, and provide additional crew(s) as the work justifies. Each crew shall be capable of operating simultaneously and independently of the other crew(s).

4. The following is a list of Federal Holidays observed by all Federal Installations:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr, 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in September

Veterans Day, November 11

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Also included is any date specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National Holiday.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A.

Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COTR, of 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.

Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COTR 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, of Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

C.

Re‑Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COTR 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.

D.

Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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.

E. Construction Barriers:

N/A F. 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.

G. Disposal and Retention: 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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items which 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 Resident Engineer.

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.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

N/A

1.9 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 or 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 by 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.

4. PCB Transformers // and Capacitors // : The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers // and capacitors // . The transformers // and capacitors // shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6‑PCB‑6 and 6‑PCB‑7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers // and capacitors // for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700‑22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700‑22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's // Cemetery's // Chief.

a.

Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261

Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262

Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263

Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761

PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172

Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173

Shippers ‑ General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173

Subpart A General

49 CFR 173

Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173

Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA

Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6‑PCB‑6 and 6‑PCB‑7

1.10 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, 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 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 COTR.

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 COTR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236‑9)

C.

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.

1.11 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 COTR 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 of Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A.

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by ____________________________________________________.

B.

Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C.

A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D.

Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

N/A

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A.

The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236‑17)

B.

Establish and plainly mark // center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for // each such structure and/or addition, // roads, // parking lots, // are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C.

Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1.

Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the Resident Engineer before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D.

During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the Resident Engineer before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COTR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1.

Lines of each building and/or addition.

2.

Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3.

Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4.

Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5.

Lines and elevations of roads, streets // and parking lots. //

E.

Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COTR.

F.

The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COTR’S review, as often as requested.

C.

Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COTR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COTR.

D.

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

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A.

For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COTR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross 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.

C.

When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

For every construction project, the Contractor and the COTR are required to perform a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA). The contractor must submit the PCRA within 15 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed

1.18 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 COTR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COTR 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, feedwater 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.

1.19 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 Project Engineer for use of elevators. The Resident Engineer will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators in Building No. 6 for occasional use during normal work hours, and for special nonrecurring time intervals when necessary.

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.

Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

N/A

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A.

Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COTR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B.

Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center or COTR. 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.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A.

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.

B.

The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C.

Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D.

Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1.

Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a.

Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E.

Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1.

Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F.

Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1.

Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2.

Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water‑use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COTR’s discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G.

Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

1.

Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2.

Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve steam‑use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other waste will be cause for revocation (at COTR’s discretion), of use of steam from the Medical Center's system.

H.

Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler‑burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler‑burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

N/A

1.24 TESTS

A.

Pre‑test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre‑tested.

B.

Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.