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CLC Patient Privacy & Safety Improvements 100% Final Documents VA Brockton, Bldg 4 Project 523A5-CSI-303 Revised 3-30-15

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Specification Table of Contents (TOC) 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 01 99 99 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

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05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 05 52 15 Portable Roof Edge Safety Railing

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry and Plastic Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 05 Roof Maintenance and Repair 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 18 Shower Compartments

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10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 70 13 Exterior Presence Sensing Mats

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Not Used

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

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23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

(600 Volts and Below) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Starters 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 Requirements for Electronic Safety and Security

Installations 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

Not Used

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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 No. Title

GENERAL

4.GI001 Cover Sheet

4.GI002 General Information and Notes

4.GI003 Basement Phasing/Demo Plan

4.GI004 First Floor Phasing Plan

4.GI005 Second Floor Phasing Plan

4.GI006 Roof Phasing Plan

4.GI007 Basement Floor Life Safety Plan

4.GI008 First Floor Life Safety Plan

4.GI009 Second Floor Life Safety Plan

4.GI010 Phase I – ILSM

4.GI011 Phase II - ILSM

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

4.HA101 First Floor Asbestos Abatement Plan

CIVIL

4.CS101 Building 4 Existing Conditions Plan

4.CS102 Building 4 Demolition Plan

4.CS103 Building 4 Layout Plan

4.CS104 Building 4 Topographic and Utility Plan

4.CS105 Building 4 Construction Details

STRUCTURAL

4.ST001 Structural New - General Notes

4.ST002 Structural New - Typical Details

4.ST003 Structural New - Typical Details and Schedules

4.ST101 Structural New - Unit B Stairs

4.ST102 Structural New - Unit C Stairs

4.ST103 Structural New - Low Roof

4.ST201 Structural New - Braced Frame and Details

4.ST301 Structural New - Sections

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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ARCHITECTURAL

4.AD101 First Floor Demolition Plan – Ward B

4.AD102 First Floor Demolition Plan – Ward A & C

4.AD103 Second Floor Demolition Plan – Ward B

4.AD104 Second Floor Demolition Plan – Ward B

4.AS101 Basement Plan – Ward B

4.AS102 Basement Plan/Stair – Ward A & C

4.AS103 First Floor Renovation Plan – Ward B

4.AS104 First Floor Renovation Plan – Ward A & C

4.AS105 Second Floor Renovation Plan - Ward B

4.AS106 Second Floor Renovation Plan – Ward A & C

4.AS107 Roof Plan – Ward B

4.AS108 Roof Plan – Ward A & C

4.AS153 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Ward B

4.AS154 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Ward A & C

4.AS155 Second Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Ward B

4.AS156 Second Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Ward A & C

4.AS202 Enlarged Layout Shower Plans

4.AS301 Enlarged Layout Shower Plans/Interior Elevations

4.AS302 Stair Plans and Details

4.AS401 Stair Sections and Elevations

4.AS501 Door & Partition Types

4.AS502 Roof Details

4.AS503 Details

4.AS504 Details

4.AS601 Details

4.AS801 Finish Plan First Floor

4.AS802 Finish Plan Second Floor

FIRE PROTECTION

4.FX001 Fire Protection Legend

4.FD101 Fire Protection First Floor Demolition Plan

4.FD102 Fire Protection First Floor Demolition Plan

4.FD103 Fire Protection Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.FD104 Fire Protection Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.FX101 Fire Protection Basement Floor Renovation Plan

4.FX102 Fire Protection Basement Floor Renovation Plan

4.FX103 Fire Protection First Floor Renovation Plan

4.FX104 Fire Protection First Floor Renovation Plan

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4.FX105 Fire Protection Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.FX106 Fire Protection Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.FX501 Fire Protection Details

PLUMBING

4.PL001 Plumbing Legend and Schedules

4.PD101 Plumbing First Floor Demolition Plan

4.PD102 Plumbing First Floor & Basement Demolition Plan

4.PD103 Plumbing Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.PD104 Plumbing Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.PP101 Plumbing Basement Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP102 Plumbing Basement Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP103 Plumbing First Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP104 Plumbing First Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP105 Plumbing Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP106 Plumbing Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.PP107 Plumbing Roof Renovation Plan

4.PP108 Plumbing Roof Renovation Plan

4.PL501 Plumbing Details

MECHANICAL

4.MH001 Mechanical Legend and General Notes

4.MH002 Mechanical Basement Pre-Balance Plan

4.MH003 Mechanical First Floor Pre-Balance Plan

4.MH004 Mechanical Second Floor Pre-Balance Plan

4.MH005 Mechanical Roof Pre-Balance Plan

4.MD101 Mechanical First Floor Demolition Plan

4.MD102 Mechanical First Floor & Basement Demolition Plan

4.MD103 Mechanical Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.MD104 Mechanical Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.MD105 Mechanical Roof Demolition Plan

4.MD106 Mechanical Roof Demolition Plan

4.MH101 Mechanical First Floor Renovation Plan

4.MH102 Mechanical First Floor Renovation Plan

4.MH103 Mechanical Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.MH104 Mechanical Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.MH105 Mechanical Roof Renovation Plan

4.MH106 Mechanical Roof Renovation Plan

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4.MP101 Mechanical First Floor Renovation Plan

4.MP102 Mechanical First Floor & Basement Renovation Plan

4.MP103 Mechanical Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.MP104 Mechanical Second Floor Renovation Plan

4.MH501 Mechanical Details

4.MH502 Mechanical Details

4.MH503 Mechanical Details

4.MH504 Mechanical Details

4.MH505 Mechanical Details

4.MH601 Mechanical Schedules

4.MH602 Mechanical Schedules

4.MI601 Mechanical Controls

4.MI602 Mechanical Controls

4.MI603 Mechanical Controls

4.MI604 Mechanical Controls

ELECTRICAL

4.E001 Electrical Legend & Notes

4.ED101 Electrical Basement Demolition Plan

4.ED102 Electrical First Floor Demolition Plan

4.ED103 Electrical First Floor Demolition Plan

4.ED104 Electrical Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.ED105 Electrical Second Floor Demolition Plan

4.ED106 Electrical Roof Demolition Plan

4.ED107 Electrical Roof Demolition Plan

4.EP101 Electrical Basement Power Plan

4.EP102 Electrical First Floor Power Plan

4.EP103 Electrical First Floor Power Plan

4.EP104 Electrical Second Floor Power Plan

4.EP105 Electrical Second Floor Power Plan

4.EP106 Electrical Roof Power & Lighting Plan

4.EP107 Electrical Roof Power & Lighting Plan

4.EL101 Electrical Basement Lighting Plan

4.EL102 Electrical First Floor Lighting Plan

4.EL103 Electrical First Floor Lighting Plan

4.EL104 Electrical Second Floor Lighting Plan

4.EL105 Electrical Second Floor Lighting Plan

4.ET101 Electrical First Floor Signal Plan

4.ET102 Electrical First Floor Signal Plan

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4.ET103 Electrical Second Floor Signal Plan

4.ET104 Electrical Second Floor Signal Plan

4.E501 Electrical AHU Details

4.E502 Electrical Details

4.E601 Schedules

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Project 523A5-CSI-303 Revised 8-11-15

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Work includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material and infrastructure required to complete work for interior alterations and renovations for Patient Privacy and Safety Improvements and addition of two enclosed stair tower structures and associated earthwork, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations to renovate areas identified on drawings in Building 4, 1st floor (Areas A1, B1 and C1), 2nd floor

(Areas A2, B2 and C2), and Basement (entire area), to enlarge shared and private patient bathrooms to include showers, to reconfigure patient room layouts as needed, to add a stair tower at dead end corridors in Units B and C, upgrade convector heating system, upgrade patient rooms for localized temperature controls, and to replace existing rooftop HVAC units with new system inside the building. Work includes, but is not limited to asbestos abatement, demolition, removal of existing structures, new stair towers construction, furnishing of labor and materials, supervision, equipment, walls, ceiling, rough and finish carpentry, flooring, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and other items of work.

B. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for renovations as required by drawings and specifications.

C. The VA Contracting Officer will schedule an organized site visit during the solicitation process.

D. Offices of HDR Architecture, Inc., as Architect-Engineers, may 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 VA Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

E. All testing and inspections are to be provided by independent testing laboratories/agencies retained by the Contractor and approved by the

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VA; the Contractor shall bear all costs for testing and inspections.

The Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s

Representative at least three work days prior to any testing/inspections to be performed.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Training:

1. A. See 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

1.2 STATEMENT OF OFFER ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE OFFER: Work includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material and infrastructure required to complete work for

Patient Privacy and Safety Improvements in the 1st and 2nd Floors and

Basement of Building 4, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts in accordance with the Contract Documents. The work includes but is not limited to the alteration and renovation of shared and private patient bathrooms in four wards to include showers, add a stair tower at dead end corridors in Units B and C, and upgrade infrastructure systems located on the 1st floor (Areas A1, B1 and C1), 2nd floor (Areas A2, B2 and C2), and basement (entire area) that will remain at this location during construction. Work includes, but is not limited to asbestos abatement, demolition, removal of existing structures, construction of two enclosed stair towers, furnishing of labor and materials, supervision, equipment, walls, ceiling, rough and finish carpentry, flooring, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Security, and other items of work.

B. Deduct Alternate No. 1: Omit all Work associated with new stair tower for Ward "C", including the temporary egress from Ward "C" basement."

C. Deduct Alternate No. 2: Omit all Work associated with the new stair tower for Ward "B".

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D. Deduct Alternate 3: Omit all Work associated with the new stair tower for Ward "C", all new mechanical work, electrical work, plumbing and fire protection work, as well as the renovations to patient rooms for the new showers in Ward "C", including renovations to the Congregate

Bath area in the Ward and the temporary egress from Ward "C" basement.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contractor shall bear the cost of providing, as necessary, complete sets of specifications and drawings to the Contractor and his/her subcontractors by downloading electronic versions furnished by the

Contracting Office.

1.4 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.

A. In accordance with VA Directive 0735 Personal Identity

Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors, all contractors on VA premises are require to obtain proper identification cards. The following information describes the criteria for each type of identification card:

1. PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for more than 6 months OR more than 180 aggregate days in one year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by

VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access

01 00 00 - 4 of 38 control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of

Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification, a favorable SAC adjudication and an initiated National Agency Check with

Written Inquiries (NACI).

2. Non-PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for less than 6 months OR less than 180 aggregate days in one year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification and a favorable SAC adjudication.

3. Flash Badge is required for common access ONLY for less than 6 months or less than 180 aggregate days in one year period. Time onsite is determined by the Period of

Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a Flash Badge requires one form of acceptable identification.

B. Contractors are required to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of personnel to be mobilized for the work associated with the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification to the CO and Project

Engineer/Contracting Officer's Representative. The list is to

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SAC + NACI, date completed; SAC, date completed; None.

C. Determination of the level of identification required will be determined by the Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s

Representative based on the contract/task order scope of work and level of access required.

D. Contractors are to contact the Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative regarding credentialing requirements.

E. Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative will facilitate contractor submission of information through the

CO, PIV Sponsor and PIV Office at the Medical Center to obtain proper credentials for each contractor personnel to be on campus to complete the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the

VA Contracting Officer. 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 VA 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 VA Contracting

Officer.

C. Newly Installed Key Control:

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

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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.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor and 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. General contractor, subcontractors and visitors shall park in the designated contractor parking lot located on the east side of

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Pilgrim Avenue diagonally across from Building 7 or in other areas as designated by the VA.

2. Parking in patient, physician, VA staff, or other restricted parking areas is strictly prohibited. The contractor will not be allowed to park in unauthorized areas.

3. Contractors shall not park on grass areas.

4. Contractors found parking in unauthorized areas shall be subject to ticketing by the VA Police.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. See 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

B. Contractor to submit on a weekly basis to the VA Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) completed daily Interim Life

Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) forms; See Attachments.

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 VA 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 VA 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 VA Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the VA

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the

VA Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in performance of the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any

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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 Project Engineer.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Work shall be accomplished during normal work hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (unless approved by the VA) excluding

Federal holidays, as to cause the least interferences possible with the normal activities of the facility and the surrounding areas.

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 Project Engineer 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.

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.

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H. 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 Project Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

1. 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.

I. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Project Engineer 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 Project Engineer 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 Project Engineer and

Contractor, as follows:

1. Phase 1: Wards 4-1-B, first floor, and 4-2-B, second floor.

These wards will be vacated by the VA prior to construction field work commencement. Wing A and Wards 4-1-C and 4-2-C will remain occupied during Phase 1. See Note 3.

2. Phase 2: Wards 4-1-C, first floor, and 4-2-C, second floor.

These wards will be vacated by the VA prior to construction field work commencement. Wing A and Wards 4-1-B and 4-2-B will remain occupied during Phase 1. See Note 5.

Notes:

1. The order of phasing may change at the discretion of the VA.

2. One phase needs to be completed before the next phase can commence.

3. 60 calendar days prior to start of Phase 1, the contractor shall provide written notification to the VA the actual date construction field work for Phase 1 will commence (see specifications section 01

00 00 General Requirements regarding construction commencement).

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VA will conduct internal coordinations / relocations / notifications / etc before the contractor can commence Phase 1 work.

4. Basement Floor will remain occupied and operational during each phase.

5. 60 calendar days prior to completion (which includes all corrective action for punchlist items) of Phase 1, the contractor shall provide written notification to the VA the date Phase 1 will be complete. VA has 60 calendar days from the end of Phase 1 actual completion date to conduct internal coordinations / relocations / notifications / etc before the contractor can commence Phase 2 work.

J. Building(s) No. 4 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

K. When a building or space within the building is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

a. Maintain typical Medical Center temperature settings in renovation of partially occupied areas of existing buildings.

b. Maintain a minimum temperature as required by material or product manufacturers, where required for storage, preparation, or installation of material or product.

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

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 Project

Engineer.

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 Project

Engineer. 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, and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Project Engineer, in writing, minimum of 2 weeks 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.

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a. Due to facility scheduling and access requirements, some utility shutdowns and the performance of certain work will need to be performed by the Contractor during times other than 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 Project Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Project Engineer. 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.

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

Engineer.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Project Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in

Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

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1. Work under Separate Contracts: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this

Contract or other contracts. Coordinate the Work of this

Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project Engineer and a representative of VA

Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the VA Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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 Project

Engineer.

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

Project Engineer or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and 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.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Project Engineer together shall make a

01 00 00 - 14 of 38 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 (e.g., new penetrations for conduit, railings, hot pipes, re-flashing of existing HVAC penetrations and condensate lines) 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.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. See 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

B. The Contractor shall submit on a weekly basis to the Project

Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative completed Infection

Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Forms. See Attachments.

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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

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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 Project 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.

4. The Contractor is prohibited from using VA dumpsters. The

Contractor shall furnish and pay for all dumpsters required to legally remove construction debris from the VA Medical Center.

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 VA

Contracting Officer.

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

01 00 00 - 16 of 38 contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the VA Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. 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.

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

Engineer 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.

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1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this

Contract.

1.13 COORDINATION

Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable Drawings, specification sections, and other Contract

Documents to produce a system complete, functional, and ready for intended purpose.

A. Pre-worksite Re-visit Requirements: Before starting work in a particular area, visit the worksite and carefully examine the areas to verify complexity, existing conditions and difficulties that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions that are visible or readily construed by an experienced observer.

B. Coordinate the location of all work, equipment, and components with all other portions of the Work to prevent interferences, and maintain proper use and access to all items and spaces. Refer to the

“Coordination Drawing Checklist” attached at the end of this section for further details. Contractor is responsible for coordinating all equipment and components being installed with the placement location and dimensional requirements. Prior to execution Contractor shall submit complete coordinated shop drawings, coordinated with each portion of the Work, indicating all equipment and material layouts with locations from walls, columns, bottom/top elevations, vibration isolators, supports, dimensions, utility requirements and equipment submittal numbers. Contractor shall maintain a set of working drawings for each portion of the Work to document as-built information

01 00 00 - 18 of 38 as the work progresses. Submit as-built information monthly for review by the Project Engineer.

C. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. All work shall be coordinated with other portions of the

Work to avoid conflicts and to obtain a neat competent installation that will afford maximum accessibility for easy and proper operation, maintenance, service and headroom. All work shall be installed in a manner that permits easy accessibility and proper removal of system components requiring periodic service. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to new conditions. Any items determined to be in non-compliance shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. Comply with requirements of

Section 01 73 29, CUTTING AND PATCHING.

D. The drawings show or describe the general arrangement of equipment, articles, assemblies, and appurtenances, but do not show all required fittings, drains, air vents, supports and may not identify all required accessories, components, fittings, and offsets that are necessary to properly complete the installation for the intended purpose. The contract drawings are diagrammatic only and intended to show general layout of conduit, ductwork, piping, equipment, terminals, specialties, and other components, and are not intended to show all required offsets, details, accessories and equipment to be connected. Provide all necessary fittings, offsets and pipe runs based on field measurements and reviewed coordination drawings.

Coordinate with existing conditions and other portions of the Work for space available and relative location of equipment and accessories to be connected at all locations. The Contractor shall alter locations of items where necessary to avoid interference and where required to provide proper clearance(s). Locations of components and equipment shall be adjusted to accommodate the work with interferences anticipated and encountered. The Contractor shall determine the exact routing and location of systems prior to fabrication and installation. Accurate field measurements and coordination drawings shall be prepared to establish the locations and characteristics of the various systems (new and existing to remain). It is the intent of the drawings and specifications that the Contractor provides all materials, labor, and coordination necessary to complete the work

01 00 00 - 19 of 38 described or reasonably inferred by the contract documents at no additional cost or time to the Government. The Contractor shall propose with submitted coordination drawings other dimensions with similar characteristics where necessary to avoid interferences and where required to provide proper clearance(s). Should the contract documents not agree with themselves, the greater quantity or quality of work and materials shall be construed as the requirement.

E. Coordinate all mechanical (eg, HVAC), electrical, plumbing (MEP) utility service, fire protection sprinkler system shutdowns and space access three (3) weeks in advance with the Project Engineer. Due to facility scheduling and access difficulties, some shutdowns and the performance of certain work will need to be performed during off-hours by the Contractor. Arrange phases and perform work to ensure utility services for other buildings and areas at all times as required.

F. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests the

Contractor shall coordinate and notify the Project

Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative in sufficient time to enable testing personnel to be present at the site in time for proper testing and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the Project

Engineer.

1.14 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in individual Sections, and additionally where installation is not completely shown on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, for maximum utilization of space…