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For the VA Hines Medical Center

5000 S. Fifth Avenue., Hines, IL 60141

PROJECT MANUAL

100% BID DOCUMENTS

March 8, 2024

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

COR / OWNER: VA Hines Medical Center Attn: Jake Kanuru

5000 S. Fifth Avenue Hines, IL 60141 Phone : 708-202-8387 x 21149

Email: Jake.Kanuru@va.gov

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Luke Leising 1221 N Pennsylvania St. Suite 200 Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: (317) 800-6388 Email: luke@guidondesign.com

ISSUE DATE: March 8, 2024

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00 01 10 - Table of Contents – 1

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 11 Hines Special Requirements

00 01 12 RFI Responses

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 33 00 Submittal Register

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 30 53 Short Form Concrete

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

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SECTION 00 01 11

HINES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 HINES VA CAMPUS SITE PLAN

A. A PDF version of this image is available upon request after award.

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1.2 HINES UNDERGROUND UTILITY PLAN

A. A PDF version of this image is available upon request after award.

1.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST

A. The contractor is to complete the document below and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

B. A PDF version of these images is available upon request after award.

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1.4 SAFETY AND HEALTH DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.

A. The contractor is to complete sections of this document below as required by the COR and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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1.5 CUTTING, WELDING, AND OTHER HOT WORK

A. The contractor is to complete the document below as required by the COR and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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1.6 DIG PERMIT

A The contractor is to complete the document below as required by the COR and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice

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1.7 ABOVE CEILING ENTRY AND WALL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

A. The contractor is to complete the document below as required by the COR and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice

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1.8 CONTRACTOR PIV INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM

A. The contractor is to complete the document below and submit no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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1.9 CONTRACTOR PARKING

A. A PDF version of these images is available upon request after award.

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1.10 NO SMOKING POLICY 10/1/19

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1.11 INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER SAMPLE

A. This is an example of a properly installed infection control barrier with entrance signage, manometer with functioning display, and sign-in sheet, ILSM, PCRA, and ICRA posted.

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1.12 HINES COVID-19 GUIDELINES

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PART 2 - REFERENCES

2.1 VA’S TECHNICAL INFORMATION LIBRARY (TIL)

A. Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1).

B. Standard Details (PG-18-4).

C. Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17).

2.2 HINES INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

A. 2011 Asbestos Survey for the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs

Hospital.

B. 2013 Historic Preservation Plan for the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans

Affairs Hospital.

C. 2020 Statement of Conditions Survey for the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans

Affairs Hospital.

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PART 3 – MISSION STATEMENT

3.1 GENERAL

A. Engineering Service’s mission is the total oversight and management of the environment of care, as it pertains to the physical infrastructure and base plant operations, at the Edward Hines VA Hospital. Engineering support is for customers that include, but are not limited to, patients, visitors, clinic staff and administrative employees.

PART 4 – REQUIREMENTS

4.1 GENERAL

A. This project presumes the Contractor will not need access to the Hines

LAN or any VA Sensitive Information to execute the contract.

B. The awarded Contractor will adhere to all codes, standards, guidelines, and design requirements found in the VA’s Technical Information Library

(TIL).

C. Where a conflict exists between this specification section and the requirements of other associated contract documents, the requirements this specification section shall prevail.

4.2 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A. A pre-construction site walk through is encouraged and should be coordinated by the CO. The intent of this walkthrough is to give the

Contractor access to the project site so that an accurate evaluation of the project requirements and site assessment can be made.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule the site visit seven (7) calendar days prior to the requested date.

4.3 RFI SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit any RFI’s resulting from the site visit within five (5) working days after the inspection to the CO.

B. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall allow the COR and CO ten

(10) working days to respond to an RFI.

4.4 INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER (ICB)

A. Temporary construction partitions shall be smoke-tight and built of noncombustible materials that will not contribute to the development or spread of fire.

B. Barriers shall not obstruct access to emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency forces.

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C. The Contractor shall provide and install a rigid infection control panel system manufactured by Edge Guard out of Bement, Illinois or an approved equal. http://www.edge-guard.com/home.html. Salient details of the infection control barrier are:

i. The ICB must be fire-resistant.

ii. The barrier must be water resistant; capable of being cleaned and sanitized.

iii. Installation of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

iv. Demobilization of the barrier shall not:

1. Generate dust outside the barrier.

2. Generate excess noise outside the barrier.

3. Generates excess fumes outside the barrier.

4. Require floor, wall, or ceiling repairs upon removal.

v. The barrier should be environmentally responsible.

1. The materials should be reusable.

2. The materials should not contribute to unnecessary waste to our landfills.

D. Fire-resistant plastic sheeting may be used to supplement the rigid infection control panel system. COR approval is required.

i. The Contractor shall submit an RFI requesting approval during the bid period.

E. Wood studs, plywood, OSB, particle board, pressboard, or other flammable materials are not allowed at Hines.

F. Manometers shall be installed on the ICB adjacent to every entrance of the work zone to monitor negative pressure within the work zone. See

Section 1.11 INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER SAMPLE.

G. All doors to rooms inside the work zone but directly impacted by the work shall have their doors shut and the perimeters taped to prevent the migration of dust and debris into these rooms.

H. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures. Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

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I. Rigid infection control panel system and manometers are to be submitted and approved by the COR prior to installation.

J. The following is a manner acceptable to Hines Infection Control to maintain negative pressure inside an infection control barrier with no reasonable access to discharge air to the exterior.

i. Install a floor-to-ceiling infectious control barrier (ICB) meeting the fire-rating required.

ii. Cover all sprinkler heads (daily), signs, data transmitters, and light fixtures. Cover the supply and return diffusers within the work zone to prevent the spread of dust and fumes to other areas outside the work zone.

iii. Place the air scrubber inside the ICB with a HEPA filter. The air scrubber will draw air from inside the ICB.

iv. Place a flapper valve connection on the ICB near to the ceiling.

v. Route the filtered air from the scrubber via a collapsible duct to the flapper valve thus maintaining negative pressure inside the ICB.

vi. If the power should accidently get cutoff, the flapper valve will swing close thereby maintaining the integrity of the ICB.

4.5 POSTING ON INFECTION CONTROL BARRIER

A. The Contractor shall post and maintain the final signed PCRA, ICRA, ILSM and Emergency Contact Information (when issued) at the entrance to the ICB for the duration of the project. See Section 1.11 INFECTION

CONTROL BARRIER SAMPLE. The Contractor will update the postings when new documents are issued.

4.6 EQUIPMENT LEAD TIME.

A. Equipment lead times line shall be incorporated into the project schedule and used in conjunction with the baseline for the project start date.

4.7 HINES PERMITS

A. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall submit for all required VA permits (i.e., above ceiling or dig) fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event based on the approved project schedule with the COR.

4.8 PROJECT PAY APPLICATIONS

A. All submitted project pay applications require certified payroll and waste report documents to be current with each pay submission.

B. Certified payroll documents shall be submitted to the COR weekly.

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C. Approval of all invoices will require documents to be current.

4.9 OFF-HOUR AND WEEKEND WORK

A. All work performed after hours or on weekends requires coordination with the COR and shall be requested fourteen (14) calendar days prior in writing or e-mail to the COR for approval. All work performed after hours or on weekends requires coordination with the COR and shall be requested fourteen (14) calendar days prior in writing or e-mail to the

COR for approval.

B. No work shall take place without written or e-mail confirmation from the project COR.

4.10 UTILITY SHUTDOWNS

A. The Contractor shall provide twenty-one (21) calendar days’ advance notice for any planned utility shutdowns to all allow the station to notify staff/visitors and prepare contingency plans if necessary.

B. Planned utility shutdowns should be indicated on the project schedule.

4.11 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Unless otherwise stated the Contractor shall provide shop drawings and equipment submittals for review and approval by the COR seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of construction.

B. No work shall be started prior to review and approval by the COR.

4.12 CERTIFICATIONS

A. When applicable, the Contractor shall provide certifications for all personnel performing any welding and shall certify all welds prior to the start-up of any of the units.

B. These certifications shall be supplied to the COR and retained as a permanent record of the project folder.

C. Personnel certifications shall be provided to the COR prior to the start of construction.

D. All weld certifications shall be provided to the COR at the end of every work week when applicable.

4.13 OSHA CERTIFICATION

A. The Contractor shall have an OSHA certified site superintendent on site whenever any work is being performed.

B. A copy of the OSHA certification shall be supplied to the COR prior to the start of any work and retained as part of the project folder.

4.14 POST-AWARD MEETING

A. The meeting shall be coordinated through the COR and CS/CO.

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B. The meeting shall take place after the Notice to Proceed has been issued but prior to the start of demolition/construction.

C. The Contractor shall schedule and attend a “Page-Turn” meeting in which the Designer of Record will be in attendance. The goal of this meeting is to clarify any confusion the Contractor may have regarding the contract documents in advance of commencing construction activities, delivery of project submittals, submission of the project schedule, the coordination of project phasing, etc.

PART 5 – CONSTRAINTS

5.1 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for EHVAH staff are from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

5.2 PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Photographs may be taken of the work performed at the jobsite.

However, photographs containing patients and/or staff are a violation of the Patient Privacy and hospital policy. Both violations are subject to penalties and dismissal.

B. Permission from the EHVAH Public Affairs Officer (PAO) is required and should be coordinated with the project COR.

5.3 EXPLORATORY DEMOLITION

A. Exploratory demolition is permitted but must be coordinated with the

COR.

5.4 SMOKE-FREE POLICY

A. VHA Directive 1085 implements a smoke-free policy for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors at VA health care facilities.

through Friday.

5.5 MAXIMIZING USE OF AMERICAN-MADE GOODS, PRODUCTS, AND MATERIALS

A. The Buy American Act required the United States government to prefer

U.S.-made products in its purchases.

B. It is the policy of the United States to buy American and to maximize, consistent with law, the use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States.

C. Material purchases should adhere to this policy to the greatest extent possible.

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5.6 BADGES

A. All Contractors visiting the jobsite will need to receive a temporary

PIV badge. The procedure to follow is:

i. Contractors must FIRST get their fingerprints done by Human

Resources located in Building 17.

ii. It takes between 3-5 days at least for fingerprints clear.

iii. Once fingerprints have cleared the person requesting a badge can be sponsored.

iv. The Contractor must then complete a “Request for a PIV card” form. See Section 1.8 CONTRACTOR PIV INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM. and then turn in to the Engineering Services.

v. The Contractor can then be sponsored upon verification the fingerprints have been cleared.

vi. Once the Contractor has been sponsored the COR, they can call PIV

(708) 202-5170 to arrangement for issuance of a PIV for badge.

PART 6 – TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 GENERAL

A. A pre-construction (kick-off) meeting between the Contracting Officer

(CO) or Contracting Specialist (CS), the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR), and key GC team members will be conducted to review project objectives, scope, deliverables, communication, site access, schedule, and responsibilities. During this meeting the Notice to Proceed (NTP) should be signed. After this meeting the awarded GC firm shall provide their services according to the approved project schedule.

6.2 PRECONSTRUCTION PERIOD

A. The Contractor shall provide submissions for subsections B through R.

B. Logistics Plan: A comprehensive narrative describing the chronological planned development of the project. The Logistics Plan includes an organizational chart, hourly rates, staging plan, description of means and methods, and hours of work.

C. Construction Security Plan: Defines both physical and administrative security.

D. Construction Phasing Plan: 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

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E. Submittal Registry: The Submittal Registry shall include a listing of all documentation required for pre-approved submissions including shop drawings, technical data, product performance information, calculations, and samples.

F. Accident Prevention Plan: The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health

Plan) shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

G. Activity Hazard Analyses: AHAs are also known as Job Hazard Analyses, Job Safety Analyses, and Activity Safety Analyses.

H. Construction Schedule: WBS schedule including start/end dates, duration, and sequencing, preferably in MS Project or Primavera format

(include floats).

I. Schedule of Values: A detailed Breakdown for Payment, including design stages, work performed, and work invoiced per Progress Payment submission.

J. Existing Conditions Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of the buildings or 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.

K. Infection Control Plan (ICP): Narrative description of the dust control and debris disposal process including disposal destination and methodology.

L. Quality Control Plan (QCP): Describes the methods by which the

Contractor will ensure all work is being accomplished in accordance with specifications and this SOW.

M. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall meet with the COR to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

N. Document Submissions. All documents included as Attachments to this

SOW that are required to be filled out and signed or jointly signed by the Contractor.

O. Demolition Debris Management Plan.

P. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents.

Q. Obtain PIV badges.

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R. RFI’s: Other than those resulting directly from demolition or construction.

6.3 CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

A. The Contractor shall provide submissions or perform for subsections B through F.

B. Display the signed PCRA, ICRA, ILSM and Emergency Contact Information in a location coordinated with the COR.

C. Attending biweekly construction meetings which are facilitated by the

COR.

D. Submit RFI’s during construction as necessary.

E. Issue biweekly field reports of construction progress to the COR.

F. Attend field inspections and punch list inspections as requested by the

COR.

6.4 CONSTRUCTION CLOSE-OUT PERIOD

A. The Contractor shall provide the following:

i. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO.

ii. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy when applicable.

iii. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals.

iv. As-built drawings and record submittals.

v. Staff training when applicable.

vi. Contractor Release of Claims.

vii. All Waste Reports submitted per Safety and Health during

Construction Activities.

viii. Existing Conditions Re-survey.

B. The COR shall review the Contractor’s close-out submissions for thoroughness and conformance with the contract document requirements.

The COR shall also review field-marked as-built drawings for conformance with final installations.

C. The COR shall utilize these as-built drawings and specifications from the Contractor and generate as recorded drawings and specifications.

PART 7 – PERFORMANCE MONITORING

7.1 GENERAL

A. The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor such performance and ensure services are received. The Government representative will

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PART 8 – OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

A. All Contractor personnel shall be certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies to meet federal and local certification requirements as applicable. All licenses, permits, and welding certifications shall be kept current throughout the period of performance of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the

Government copies of such certificates.

B. Per VA Information Security Program policy – VA Directive and Handbook

6500 and 6500.6, Appendix A, contractor storage, generation, transmission or exchanging of VA sensitive information during this construction project is not acceptable.

C. All work shall be scheduled to meet requirements of EHVAH. All work shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer. Local coordination shall be routed through the Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

D. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer record of work certifications for all trade’s relative to this contract 5 calendar days prior to beginning work. Certifications shall include welders, pipe installers, machine operators, etc.

E. The Contractor is responsible for repairing any damages to existing utilities incurred during construction or demolition.

F. Utilities within the area and identified on existing drawings are not to be interpreted as the exact location, or as the only existing site conditions. The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and proceed with caution around any anticipated obstructions.

G. Where any work disturbs the grass areas, sod, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, entrances or building structures, etc. or where new and old work join, the Contractor shall restore, repair, or refinish affected areas or surfaces to their original condition, or as existed before the commencement of this project. Upon completion of the contract, the

Contractor shall deliver all work complete and undamaged. Any damage that may be caused by the Contractor or his work crews or

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H. Should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure system-wide consistency. All work conducted under this scope of work shall comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs Master

Specifications and all applicable state and federal regulations and codes.

PART 9 – RISK CONTROL

9.1 GENERAL

A. Refer to the attached ICRA form.

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1. Can the Contractors email in their bids (versus mailing hard copies) since everyone will be just getting back from the holidays and we will likely be scrambling to get subcontractor quotes due to their organizations just getting back?

A: No, only hard copies and mailed in copies will be accepted.

2. Can the Superintendents wear two hats for Supervising and Safety?

A: Yes

3. Are the removed signs considered VA recyclable materials?

A: There is a large variety of existing signs throughout the campus. It is the contractor’s responsibility to separate out recyclable material and components as required per the contract to avoid directing recyclable material to a non-recyclable landfill. The contractor needs to track all recycled material as part its monthly waste reports.

4. The Wage determination provided as part of the solicitation documents does NOT clearly define wayfinding/signage labor rates and may be subject to interpretation. What specific Davis Bacon

Wage rate ($/hr + fringe) will the Contractor be required to use for on-site employees performing demolishing/removing the existing signs?

A: There is no specific classification, therefore the Laborer (building & residential) rate under

Group 1 would apply- GROUP 1: other unclassified laborers.

5. Are there any historically registered buildings or architecture where we have signs being installed? If so, where?

A: Yes, see attached historical boundary for the Hines campus. Please note the historic district applies to only exterior signs.

6. Will the contractor be responsible for disposal or recycle of existing demo signage? A: Yes

7. Regarding SP-22.06 – this sign is specified to have the numbers stenciled and painted. Is and alternative suggestion acceptable?

A: The VA will evaluate options proposed by the contractor that meet all anti-ligature and VA requirements for a Mental Health facility.

8. Please confirm if this project is taxable or tax exempt.

A: Contracting will issue a tax-exempt letter for this project to the bidder who is awarded this contract.

9. Please confirm what labor classification title and rate applies for Signage Installers as they are not specifically listed in document “P07 WAGE DETERMINATION – COOK 11-21-22”.

A: There is no specific classification for the title of “signage installer”, therefore the Laborer

(building & residential) rate under Group 1 would apply- GROUP 1: other unclassified laborers.

10. Exterior Sign Types EN-01.03, EN-02.02A and EN-02.02B are specified to have laser cut aluminum panels with push through acrylic lettering, a construction method typically used with internal illumination, however the signs are titled as “non-Illuminated” and electrical requirements are not identified. Please confirm if these sign types are illuminated or non-illuminated. If illuminated, please confirm if providing power to sign locations will be performed by the VA or the responsibility of the contractor.

A: Non-illuminated signs must have a durable, aluminum construction. Lettering method is negotiable based on contractor’s recommendations for a non-illuminated sign.

Recommendations should match durability and quality of the basis of design.

11. There are multiple monument signs shown on the plan. Will these signs require power. If yes please provide a electrical drawing showing points of contact for these signs.

A: No, will not require power

12. Are the concrete foundations to be designed by the signage vendor? Will they need approval through the VA? Will a structural engineer be required?

A: Yes. Yes, the signage vendor is to recommend the best mounting method of exterior signage based on their products. Depending on the recommendation, a structural engineer may be required to ensure signage is properly secure. Specification section 10 14 00 2.2 Exterior Signage

Performance Requirements addresses this:

2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Calculations: Engage a Professional Engineer (PE) who is registered in the state where the work is located to design sign structure and anchorage to withstand design loads. Provide documentation to support these details.

B. Thermal Movements: For exterior signs, allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes 67 degrees C (120 degrees F) ambient and 100 degrees C (180 degrees F) material surfaces.

13. Is there a landscape restoration plan or are we to assume seed and blanket for all disturbed areas?

A: The contractor to seed and blanket for disturbed areas

14. Will this project require a full-time on-site Superintendent, SSHO and QC? Please provide staffing requirements.

A: Yes. Full time on-site Superintendent shall be present to ensure safety and quality control measures are followed as per Construction documents. Separate personnel for safety and quality control are not necessary

15. For concrete and asphalt restoration are we to assume like and kind replacements?

A: Yes

16. Will testing for concrete and asphalt be required? A: Yes

17. Can the Superintendents wear two hats for Supervising and Safety?

A: Yes

18. Are the removed signs considered VA recyclable materials?

A: There is a large variety of existing signs throughout the campus. It is the contractor’s responsibility to separate out recyclable material and components as required per the contract to avoid directing recyclable material to a non-recyclable landfill. The contractor needs to track all recycled material as part its monthly waste reports

19. The Wage determination provided as part of the solicitation documents does NOT clearly define wayfinding/signage labor rates and may be subject to interpretation. What specific Davis Bacon

Wage rate ($/hr + fringe) will the Contractor be required to use for on-site employees performing demolishing/removing the existing signs?

A: There is no specific classification, therefore the Laborer (building & residential) rate under

Group 1 would apply- GROUP 1: other unclassified laborers.

20. Are there any historically registered buildings or architecture where we have signs being installed? If so, where?

A: Yes, see attached historical boundary for the Hines campus. Please note the historic district applies to only exterior signs.

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

THE DRAWINGS LISTED BELOW ACCOMPANYING THIS SPECIFICATION FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

SHEET LIST

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI008 SIGNAGE ELEVATIONS – EXTERIOR GUIDES AND PARKING

DEMO

AD001 DEMOLITION NOTES - EXTERIOR

ARCHITECTURAL

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 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 for Update Wayfinding Signage on

Hines Campus 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 Guidon Design Inc., 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.

D. 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)

A. General Construction: Work includes all general conditions, management, demolition, construction, and trade work necessary to successfully complete this project as outlined in the Statement of Work.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. 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

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. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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. 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.

3. 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

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

Officer.

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

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

7. 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.

D. 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. A limitedpermits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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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 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.

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

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

F. 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.

G. 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 COR 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 two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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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.

4.

H. Phasing:

1. 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.

This work is to be completed in phases. Refer to the phases outlined in the Statement of Work. 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:

2. 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 Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows:

I. All Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work .

1. 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

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

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall…