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Boiler Replacement

Project 538A8-17-805

Albany VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave

Albany, NY 12208

May 2024

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Replace Main Boilers

Project No. 528A8-17-805

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 09-23

01 32 16 Project Schedules 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 03-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Masonry Maintenance 10-17

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

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22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

09-23

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-22

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 04-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 08-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-23

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 03-22

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 09-23

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-23

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 23 000 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

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26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

Attachments

Attachment 1 Asbestos Report

Attachment 2 VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing

Manual Fifth Edition

Attachment 3 Preconstruction Critical Equipment Submittals List

Attachment 4 Topo and GPR survey

Design Replace Main Boilers

Project No. 36C24219R0042

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE

GI-001 COVER PAGE

GI-002 DRAWING INDEX

GI-003 GENERAL NOTES ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

GI-004 MECHANICAL - EXISTING CONDITION - PHOTOS

GI-005 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN AND SHUT DOWN REQUIREMENTS

GI-006 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN AND SHUT DOWN REQUIREMENTS

AG-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS

AD-201 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-301 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-302 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-303 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

AE-201 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

AE-301 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

AE-302 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

AE-303 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

AI-101 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - NEW WORK SECTIONS

AI-102 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - NEW WORK SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AI-103

ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 2 - NEW TEMPORARY DUST BARRIER

ENCLOSURE

AI-104 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - WALL SECTIONS

AI-201 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - ROOF PENETRATION DETAILS

AI-202 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - LOUVER/WALL DETAILS

AI-203 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - SUSPENDED CEILING DETAILS

AI-204 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - BREECH DETAILS

AF-101 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - ROOM FINISHES

AF-102 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - ROOM FINISHES

AF-103 ARCHITECTURAL PHASE 3 - WALL AND CEILING REPAIRS

SG-001 STRUTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SD-201 STRUCTURAL PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

SD-301 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

SD-302 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

SF-201 STRUCTURAL PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

SF-301 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

SF-302 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

SF-401 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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SF-501 STRUCTURAL PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT SEISMIC BRACING PLAN

SF-502 STRUCTURAL PHASE 2 - BASEMENT SEISMIC BRACING PLAN

SF-503 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT SEISMIC BRACING PLAN

SF-504 STRUCTURAL PHASE 3 - BASEMENT SEISMIC BRACING PLAN

SF-601 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

SF-602 STRUCTURAL SEISMIC DETAILS

CI-101 CIVIL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND GENERAL NOTES

CD-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS-101 SITE PLAN

CG-101 GRADING PLAN

CP-101 PAVING PLAN

CU-101 UTILITY PLAN

CJ-101 UTILITY PROFILE

CK-101 CIVIL DETAILS

CK-102 CIVIL DETAILS

MS-200 TEMPORARY BOILER, TRAILER AND UTILITIES LOCATION PLAN

MS-201 TEMPORARY BOILER, TRAILER AND UTILITIES LOCATION PLAN

MD-101 MECHANICAL - PHASE 1 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-103 MECHANICAL - PHASE 1 - LEVEL 1 DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-201 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-202 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2 - BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-301 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-301A BOILER CONTROL ROOM – PHASE 3 - DEMOLITION

MD-302 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-303 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3 - LEVEL 1 DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-304 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3 - ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

MH-103 MECHANICAL - PHASE 1 - LEVEL 1 NEW WORK PLAN

MH-201 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

MH-202 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2- BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

MH-203 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2- LEVEL 1 NEW WORK PLAN

MH-204 MECHANICAL - PHASE 2- ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

MH-300 MECHANICAL – PAHSE 3- RIGGING PLAN

MH-301 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3- SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

MH-301A BOILER CONTROL ROOM – PHASE 3 - NEW WORK

MH-302 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3- BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

MH-303 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3- LEVEL 1 NEW WORK PLAN

MH-304 MECHANICAL - PHASE 3- ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

MH-401 MECHANICAL PHASE 2 - SECTION AND ISO VIEWS

MH-402 MECHANICAL PHASE 2 - SECTION AND ISO VIEWS

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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MH-403 MECHANICAL PHASE 3 - SECTION AND ISO VIEWS

MH-404 MECHANICAL PHASE 3 - SECTION AND ISO VIEWS

MH-501 MECHANICAL PHASE 2 - PART PLANS

MH-502 MECHANICAL PHASE 3 - PART PLANS

MID-101 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 1 - DEMOLITION

MID-102 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 1 - DEMOLITION

MID-201 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 2 - DEMOLITION

MID-202 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 2 - DEMOLITION

MID-301 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 3 - DEMOLITION

MID-302 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 3 - DEMOLITION

MI-101 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 1 - NEW WORK

MI-102 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 1 - NEW WORK

MI-201 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 2 - NEW WORK

MI-202 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 2 - NEW WORK

MI-301 STEAM RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 3 - NEW WORK

MI-302 CONDENSATE RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 3 - NEW WORK

MI-303 OTHER RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 3 - NEW WORK

MI-401 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MI-402 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MI-403 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MI-404 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MI-405 TEMPORARY BOILER DETAILS

MI-406 TEMPORARY BOILER PID

MI-407 TEMPORARY BOILER PLATFORM AND TRAILER STAIR DETAILS

MI-501 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI-502 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI-503 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI-504 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI-601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-602 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-603 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-604 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-605 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-606 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-607 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

E-000 ELECTRICAL - LEGEND & ABBREVIATIONS

ESP-101

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - SITE PLAN - CHILLER PLANT AND

BOILER PLANT SERVICE UPGRADE - NEW WORK

ESP-102 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - SITE PLAN - TEMPORARY BOILERS

ESP-103 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - SITE DETAILS

ESP-104 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - TEMPORARY BOILER CONTROL ROOM

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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ELD-201

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT LIGHTING DEMOLITION

PLAN

ELD-202 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - BASEMENT LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

ELD-301

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT LIGHTING DEMOLITION

PLAN

ELD-302 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-100 ELECTRICAL - BOILER PLANT CONTROL ROOM DEMOLITION

EPD-101

ELECTRICAL - BOILER PLANT - PHASE 1 - SUB-BASEMENT

DEMOLITION

EPD-201 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-202 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - BASEMENT POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-203 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - ROOF POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-301 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-302 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-303 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - ROOF POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD-511

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION

EPD-512

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - CHILLER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION

EPD-520

ELECTRICAL- PHASE 2 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION

EPD-530

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION

EPD-531

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

TEMPORARY BOILERS DEMOLITION

EPSD-101

ELECTRICAL PHASE 1 - SITE PLAN - CHILLER PLANT AND BOILER

PLANT SERVICE UPGRADE -DEMOLITION

EL-201 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN

EL-202 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - BASEMENT LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN

EL-301 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - SUB-BASEMENT LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN

EL-302 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN

EP-100 ELECTRICAL - BOILER PLANT CONTROL ROOM NEW WORK

EP-101 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

EP-102 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - BASEMENT NEW WORK PLANS

EP-103

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - OVERALL SUB-BASEMENT POWER NEW WORK

PLAN

EP-201 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - SUB-BASEMENT POWER NEW WORK PLAN

EP-202 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - BASEMENT POWER NEW WORK PLAN

EP-301 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT POWER NEW WORK PLAN

EP-302 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - BASEMENT POWER NEW WORK PLAN

EP-303 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - ROOF POWER NEW WORK PLAN

EP-510 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

TEMPORARY BOILERS

EP-511 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW

WORK

EP-512 ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - CHILLER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

TEMPORARY POWER

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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EP-513

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 1 - CHILLER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

NEW WORK

EP-520

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 2 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW

WORK

EP-531

ELECTRICAL - PHASE 3 - CHILLER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

NEW WORK

EP-532

BOILER PLANT - PHASE 3 - BOILER PLANT ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

NEW WORK

E-301 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

E-302 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E-401 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES

E-402 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

E-403 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

FA-000 FIRE ALARM – LEGEND, DETAILS AND RISER DIAGRAM

FA-201 FIRE ALARM – SUB-BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

FA-202 FIRE ALARM – BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

FAD-201 FIRE ALARM – SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

FAD-202 FIRE ALARM – BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

FX-000 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FD-301 FIRE PROTECTION BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

FX-301 FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK PART PLANS

FX-600 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

FX-601 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

P-000 PLUMBING LEGEND

P-201 PLUMBING PHASE 2 - SITE PLAN

PD-201 PLUMBING PHASE 2 - BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PP-201U PLUMBING PHASE 2 - SUB BASEMENT UNDERSLAB PLAN

PP-201 PLUMBING PHASE 2 - SUB BASEMENT PLAN

PP-202 PLUMBING PHASE 2 - SUB BASEMENT PLAN TEMPORARY BOILER

LOCATION

PP-203 PLUMBING PHASE 2 - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

PD-301U PLUMBING PHASE 3 - SUB BASEMENT UNDERSLAB DEMOLITION PLAN

PD-301 PLUMBING PHASE 3 - SUB BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD-302 PLUMBING PHASE 3 - SUB BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN TEMPORARY

BOILER LOCATION

PP-301U PLUMBING PHASE 3 - SUB BASEMENT UNDERSLAB PLAN

PP-301 PLUMBING PHASE 3 - SUB BASEMENT PLAN

PP-302 PLUMBING PHASE 3 - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

PP-303 PLUMBING PHASE 3 - ROOF PLAN

P-501 PLUMBING EXISTING WATER HEATERS RISER DIAGRAM

P-502 PLUMBING NEW STEAM WATER HEATERS RISER DIAGRAM AND WATER

HEATER DETAIL

VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Albany VA Medical Center boiler plant replacement as required by drawings and specifications.

2. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

3. Offices of Alares Architects & Engineers, 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.

4. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

Replace Main Boiler Plant project scope of work consists of: General construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection:

1. General

a) The project will be conducted in three phases.

b) The first phase (phase 1) scope of work includes but not limit to the following:

- Design alternate path to power a 480V chiller plant panel with the temporary boilers until transformers arrive.

- Replace boiler transformers and switches

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- Replace boiler plant MCC

- Install two new 15kV transformers and primary switches at the boiler plant yard. Install new double-ended switchboard in the chiller plant.

- Install underground conduit/duct bank to connect new primary switches to the existing campus 15kV switchgear and underground conduit/duct bank to connect new transformers to the new double-ended switchboard.

- Restore the site after all underground conduits are installed and connected.

- Remove abandoned heat exchangers and accessories, relocate some steam and condensate pipes in the chiller plant to yield space for the new double-ended switchboard.

c) The second phase (phase 2) is to install temporary boilers so the facility can continue to operate while the main boiler plant and related equipment are replaced in accordance with the contract documents.

- The temporary boilers shall be 1,000 HP each and have the capacity to handle the facility steam loads for both winter and summer. Each boiler will have the capability to have duel fuels

(natural gas and #2 diesel fuel oil) and will have a DA tank, chemical system and other ancillary equipment.

- A control trailer is required and shall be installed adjacent to the temporary boiler trailers. The control trailer will contain a testing laboratory and a rest room. The rest room will be piped to the nearest sanitary drain. Utility tie-ins will be piped to the temporary boilers.

- The utilities include natural gas, diesel fuel oil, condensate, electric, DDC controls, and water. In addition, the steam piping from the temporary boilers will be connected to the steam header via a connection point in the existing chiller plant. The electric feeds will be from the existing panels and switchgear.

Communications with BAS/Existing equipment to remain during construction will be established. All functions of the current control room need to be replicated to the temporary control room.

The natural gas main line will require modification. A Tee will have to be installed in the main line and the existing manual

01 00 00 -3 shut off valve will require relocation to inside the boiler plant. The existing plant will require a switch over to diesel fuel oil while the natural gas line is modified. The condensate system will be modified so the facility condensate can be transferred to the temporary boilers. During this phase, the existing non-functioning fuel oil pad will be demolished, and a new condensate system will be installed in the location of the fuel oil pad. The piping to the existing condensate tank will be piped to the new condensate system. Also piping from the new condensate system will be piped to the temporary boilers. The existing steam header in the boiler plant will require modification so the existing plant can be demolished. A shutdown of the existing plant will be required will the steam line from the temporary boiler connected to the steam pipe in the chiller plant. In addition the existing steam header in the boiler plant will require modification so the main header can be demolished in

Phase 2. Once all the utilities have been tied in, the temporary boilers will be commissioned. After the temporary boilers are commissioned, the facility load will be transferred to the temporary boilers. Protective partitions will be installed to protect existing equipment in the plant that are not slated for demolition.

d) Third phase (Phase 3) – New Work

During this phase, the wall in the boiler plant will require modification so the new boilers can be rigged into the building.

The wall will require an opening and after the boilers are installed the wall will be repaired. Existing utilities on the wall will have to be relocated. his phase includes the demolition of existing equipment and installation of new boilers and related equipment. The following existing equipment is to be removed from the boiler plant:

- (3) Exiting 1000 HP Water tube boilers with economizers

- (1) 400 HP summer firetube boiler

- Deaerator tank and Pumps

- Condensate tank and pumps

- Blowdown tank

- Diesel Fuel oil pumps (serving 1000 HP watertube boilers

- Diesel Fuel oil pumps (serving 400 HP summer boiler)

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- Diesel Fuel Oil Pumps (serving emergency generators)

- Chemical Feed system

- Steam header piping

- Main natural gas shutoff valve

- Natural Gas meter

- Advanced steam meters

- Circular chart recorders, controllers located in the control room

- Gas Fired condensing domestic water heaters

Once the equipment is demolished, the plant shall be painted before the new equipment is installed. After painting, the

Boilers and related equipment can be installed. The catwalks will be installed after the boilers are in place. The new generator room will be prepared for the new generator.

Once the new boiler plant is operating and commissioned, the temporary boilers can be decommissioned. The temporary boiler utility connections will be capped and will remain in place for potential future use.

2. Structural

a) Demolition and removal of concrete pads under existing equipment to be removed,

b) Demolition and removal of structural support frame for condensate tank, de-aerator and piping system behind existing boilers,

c) Installation of new concrete pads under new equipment,

d) Installation of new structural support frame for piping system behind new boilers,

e) Re-enforcement of structural framing under new de-aerator tank,

f) Installation of new access platform on top of new each new boiler,

g) Installation of catwalk connecting mezzanine and chiller plant,

h) Installation of structural frame to support the existing wall at new louvers,

i) Installation of seismic bracing, hanging for new steam system.

3. Mechanical

a) Demolition and removal of existing boiler #1, #2, #3, summer boiler and all associate accessories/piping/accessories, 01 00 00 -5

b) Demolition and removal of existing condensate tank, de-aerator tank, blowdown tank, flash tank and all associate accessories/piping/pumps,

c) Demolition and removal of all boiler fuel oil #2, #6 pump skids,

d) Demolition and removal of existing breech system,

e) Demolition and removal of existing PRV serving de-aerator tank and make-up air units,

f) Demolition and removal of existing high pressure unit heaters,

g) Demolition and removal of existing outside air intake louvers and exhaust fans on boiler plant roof,

h) Provide protection of existing equipment to remain,

i) Provide temporary boilers and control room together with associate accessories/piping/accessories. Cross-connection to existing facility steam system.

j) Procurement and installation of boiler #1, #2, #3, #4 and all associate accessories/piping/accessories

k) Procurement and installation of new condensate tank, de-aerator tank, blowdown tank, blowdown heat recovery unit and all associate accessories/piping/pumps,

l) Procurement and installation of boiler fuel oil #2 pump skid,

m) Replacement of diesel pump motor in tank vault,

n) Procurement and installation of generator day tank all associate accessories/piping/pumps,

o) Installation of new breech system, re-habilitate the existing chimney,

p) Installation of new PRV serving de-aerator tank, make-up air units, unit heaters, and steam powered domestic water heater,

q) Procurement and installation new exhaust fans EF-1, 2, 3, 4, on boiler roof and EF-5 on generator room roof,

r) Extension of existing control system to temporary boiler during construction and installation of new control system.

4. Electrical

1. Provision of power for temporary boilers and control room,

2. Procurement and installation of one new 600 kW standby generators and automatic transfer switch,

3. Update light system for the whole boiler plant and generator room, 01 00 00 -6

4. Update low voltage system,

5. Demolish and remove power for HVAC/Plumbing equipment to be removed,

6. Provision of power for new HVAC/plumbing equipment.

5. Fire Protection

a) Provision of material, accessories and labor for modification of existing combined sprinkler/standpipe system.

6. Plumbing

a) Relocation of an automatic gas shut-off valve,

b) Modification of natural gas system to serve new boilers,

c) Modification of drain system to serve new boilers and other equipment,

d) Demolish and remove existing domestic water heater,

e) Procurement and installation of two new steam powered domestic water heater,

f) provide and install new domestic water system

7. Misc

a) Installation of generator room double door, outside air intake and exhaust air louver,

b) Provision of wall opening for rigging and installation of boiler room outside air intake louver afterward,

c) Patch existing roof penetrations,

d) Provide new roof penetrations for new equipment and pipes,

e) Provide new decking on top of existing control room for protection of control room.

8. Deduct Alternate:

a) Deduct Alternate #1: Installation of catwalk connecting mezzanine and chiller plant.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Security Plan:

a) The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

b) The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

2. Security Procedures:

a) 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.

b) Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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.

c) No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

d) 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.

3. Key Control:

a) The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

b) The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation .

4. Document Control:

a) 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”.

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b) 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.

c) 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.

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

Officer.

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

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

g) All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

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

5. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

a) 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.

b) A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

provisions.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

1. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by

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Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

2. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer 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.

3. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, 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.

4. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

5. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

6. 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.

7. 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

01 00 00 -10 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

a) Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

b) 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.

8. 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 COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

a)

9. Phasing:

a) The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

b) To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR 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 COR 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I:

Installation of primary switches, transformers, double-ended switchboard and underground conduits.

Phase II:

Prepare all the necessary work to make it ready to connect to temporary boilers as indicated on the drawings.

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Phase III:

Once the temporary boilers and control room are operating properly, complete renovate the boiler plant as indicated on the drawings

10. Part of Bldg 8 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

a) 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. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

11. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. (Specifically, around the area of the temporary boilers).

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

12. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

a) Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

b) Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm

01 00 00 -12 equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

13. 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 COR.

a) 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 OR. 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 a detailed work plan, 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 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

b) Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

c) 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.

d) 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 COR.

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e) In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

f) 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.

14. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. 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.

15. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

a) 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.

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

16. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 PRE-SURVEY AND POST-SURVEY REPORTS

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

a) Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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b) Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

c) Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

d) Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

2. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, 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, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

3. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR 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:

a) 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 workers in executing work of this contract.

4. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

a) Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

b) 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.

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c) 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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

a) 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 COR.

b) Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

c) 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.

d) 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

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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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

1. 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 workers, 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.

2. 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

01 00 00 -17 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.

3. 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.

4. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

a) Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

b) Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

c) Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

d) Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

e) Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.10 RESTORATION

1. 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

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR 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.

2. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

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