36C24218B0569-009.pdf

Specification for:

Northport Department

Of:

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

RENOVATE PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

79 Middleville Road, Building No. 200

Northport, NY 11768

ARCHITECT:

JEFFREY BERMAN ARCHITECT

545 Eighth Avenue – 18th Floor

New York, New York 10018 Tel: 212-967-3400 Fax: 212-967-9731

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING ENGINEER:

AKF Engineers 330 W. 42nd Street, 14th Floor New York, New York 10036

Tel: (212) 354-4545 Fax: (212) 354-5668

VAMC Job No: 632-08-128 JBA Job No: 1440

Date: April 16, 2010

Phase three: April 12, 2017

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 10-07

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-09 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 01-10 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-08 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 05-09 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-07 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 10-07 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 07-08

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 11-08 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement(Not included *) 09-05

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 11-08

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring (Not included *) 08-08 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting (Not included *) 06-08 04 20 00 Unit Masonry (Not included *) 08-08

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-07

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-01-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal (Not included *) 04-08 07 84 00 Firestopping 08-08 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 08-08

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 02-09 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-07 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-09

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-07 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-09 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 02-08 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 02-08 09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 02-08 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-09 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings (Not included *) 11-07 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 04-08 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 04-08 09 91 00 Painting 04-09

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards (Not included *) 10-07 10 14 00 Signage 06-08 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 03-08 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10-07

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods (Not included *) 11-07

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 11-07 12 36 00 Countertops 11-07

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Not used

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 05-08 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 12-09 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 02-10

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22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 10-06 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 12-09 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-08 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 11-04 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-07 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities 12-09

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 11-09 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 05-03

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

12-06

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 12-06 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 12-06 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 11-09 23 09 93 Sequence of operations 04-10 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11-04 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-10 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 10-07

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-09 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below) 12-05

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 10-06 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 12-05 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 04-09 26 24 16 Panelboards 10-06 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-09 26 29 11 Motor Starters 04-09 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 12-05 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-09

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

Not used

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

Not used

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Not used

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Not used

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

* - COMPLETED IN PHASE ONE (1) AND PHASE TWO (2)

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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.

Northport Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC):

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

A-000 Cover sheet

A-001 General Notes, Abbreviations

A-002 Location Plan

A-003 Life Safety Plan

A-004 Phasing Plans & Infection Control Schedule

A-005 Asbestos Abatement Plan and Notes

A-100 Demolition Plan

A-200 Construction Plan

A-300 Reflected Ceiling Plan

A-400 Equipment / Furniture Plan

A-401 Equipment / Furniture Schedule

A-500 Interior Elevations

A-501 Interior Elevations

A-502 Interior Elevations

A-600 General Details

F-100 Finish Plan & Schedule

MECHANICAL

M-100 HVAC symbols, abbreviations & notes

M-200 HVAC 1st floor demolition and new work HVAC part plans

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M-300 HVAC schedules & details

ELECTRICAL

E-100 Symbols list, abbreviations, Schedule & General

Notes

E-200 First floor lighting, demolition plan & fixture schedule

E-300 First floor power and A/C unit plan

E-400 Panel schedules, detail and riser diagram

PLUMBING

P-100 Plumbing symbols, abbreviations and notes

P-200 Plumbing First floor demolition & construction plan

P-300 Plumbing details and riser diagrams

FIRE PROTECTIONS

SP-100 Sprinkler notes, symbols, schedules & details

SP-200 Sprinkler first floor reflected ceiling plan

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Pathology Laboratory

Renovation 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 Jeffrey Berman Architect, 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

E. All employees of 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the contractor or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour

OSHA Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. The contractor’s competent person(s) shall have the 30-hour OSHA

Construction Safety course.

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

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Contractor shall supply all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies and supervision necessary to perform all work to renovate

Pathology Laboratory Area in Building 200, Room C176, including satellite rooms C176 A,B,D,E and F at the U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. Work shall include, but not be limited to general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work and necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items. Contractor shall also furnish and install new manufactured laboratory cabinets and countertops. Cabinets shall be epoxy coated metal. Countertops shall be non-glare chemical resistant non-porous epoxy coated resin (medium grade). Installation shall be performed by contractor. Materials and equipment to be installed in permanent manner and be approved by the government prior to installation. Contractor to provide color samples to the government and all colors shall be selected and approved by the government.

Construction methods and workmanship shall comply with manufacturer's specifications and generally accepted trade practices. All work shall be in full accordance with architect and engineer drawings and specifications by Jeffrey Berman Architect; please see drawings and specifications. All work shall be in full accordance with drawings, specifications, phasing plan shown on drawing A004 and the phasing requirements listed in specification section 01 00 00 – General

Requirements.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the contractor, at contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the Issuing

Office immediately after printing is completed.

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.

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2. The contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate photo ID badge issued by VA Police. Contractor’s employees may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

5. Prior to start of work, the contractor shall submit a request for photo ID badges to the Resident Engineer for all employees of the contractor and subcontractors requiring access to the project site.

Such request shall include the following information for each applicant: legal name, date of birth, social security number, home address, job title, work phone number, and name of firm or company.

6. The issuance of photo ID badges will be arranged through VA Police.

All requests must be submitted in advance to allow for processing before the start of work.

7. Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall return all photo

ID badges to the Resident Engineer for subsequent forwarding to VA

Police for final disposition.

C. Key Control:

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

2. Only a limited number of keys will be issued to the contractor. If the contractor loses a key, all areas that are keyed to that key

01 00 00 - 4 will be re-keyed at the contractor’s expense at a charge of $25.00 per key and $500.00 per change. All new keys required to be issued will be completed at the contractor's expense.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the contractor and subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The 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 to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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 CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to 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.

E. 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.

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2. Separate permits shall be issued for contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2008 ............ Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 ............. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007 ............. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2007 ............. National Electrical Code

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 ......... Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and Medical Center

Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, Medical Center safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of Medical Center equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Resident Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in

01 00 00 - 6 accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3 m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

Resident Engineer and Medical Center Safety Officer.

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

Resident Engineer and Medical Center Safety Officer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Not used L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately

01 00 00 - 7 under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, "OPERATIONS AND STORAGE

AREAS", and coordinate with Resident Engineer and VA Fire Department.

All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the VA Fire Department. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the VA Fire

Department and copies provided to the Resident Engineer.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Resident Engineer and VA Fire Department.

O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from VA Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance.

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and Medical Center

Safety Officer.

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

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

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

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

U. Fire/Smoke Barriers: Contractor shall obtain a permit from the VA Fire

Department before beginning work that requires penetration of any fire or smoke barrier. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from VA Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance.

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 Contracting Officer. The contractor shall hold and save the

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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 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident 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

01 00 00 - 9 days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, contractor shall furnish the

Resident 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 Resident 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, Resident Engineer and contractor, as shown on construction documents & phasing drawings.

H. Building(s) No.(s) __200__ will be occupied during performance of work

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 Center’s 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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1 m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

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 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm

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

Engineer.

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

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

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 VA Fire Department.

K. 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 Resident 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 Resident 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, for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

Resident Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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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.

L. 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.

M. 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 roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the Resident

Engineer.

3. Conduct work so as to minimize obstruction of traffic, and maintain traffic on at least half of the roadway width at all times. Obtain approval from the Resident Engineer prior to starting any activity that will obstruct traffic.

4. Maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the

Resident Engineer. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, will be as required by the Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devices except as otherwise specifically directed by the Resident Engineer. Protect the traveling public from damage to person and property.

5. Do not interfere with the peak traffic flows preceding and during normal operations without notification to and approval by the

Resident Engineer.

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

O. Utility Locations: All underground utilities in the work area must be positively identified, at contractor’s own expense, by a private utility locating service. Prior to digging, the contractor shall submit proof that the underground utilities have been marked and shall obtain approval to dig from the Resident Engineer. Before commencing or engaging in any excavation or demolition or removal of existing structures, the contractor shall provide notice of the location and date of the planned excavation or demolition to the one-call notification system serving the Medical Center. Such notice shall be served in accordance with Code Rule 53 of the State of New York. When the exact location, dimensions, etc. cannot be verbalized, the contractor shall pre-mark the work area to adequately identify the work site.

P. Utility Location Verification: The Contractor must physically verify underground utility locations by hand digging using wood or fiberglass handled tools when any adjacent construction work is expected to come within 3 feet of the underground system. Digging within 2 feet of a known utility must not be performed by means of mechanical equipment;

hand digging shall be used. If construction is parallel to an existing utility, the utility shall be exposed by hand digging every 100 feet if parallel within 5 feet of the excavation.

Q. Severe Storm Plan: In the event of a severe storm warning, the contractor must:

1. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

2. Check surrounding area, including roof, for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

3. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

R. Barricades: Erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, barricades will be required. Securely

01 00 00 - 13 place barricades clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident 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 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 Resident 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

Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the contractor and Resident Engineer 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:

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of contractor to restore damage caused by contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of the Medical Center’s Infection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA team may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA team. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and facility

ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the Medical Center.

C. Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the Medical Center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to

01 00 00 - 15 determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The Resident Engineer and Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the ICRA team, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident

Engineer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Resident Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and contractor’s workers, the contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on Medical Center occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air pressure at all times. A fire retardant polyethylene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Resident Engineer and ICRA team.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

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Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the Medical Center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600 mm x 900 mm

(24 inch x 36 inch), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied Medical Center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the ICRA team. When approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape.

No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic.

Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

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h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

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. 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 Resident Engineer.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the contractor and be removed by contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR), Title 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

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6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Engineering Officer.

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

40 CFR 261 ....... Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 ....... Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263 ....... Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ....... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 ....... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ....... Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 ....... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ....... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173 ....... Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............. Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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B. The contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the contractor. The contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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.

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE…