36C24418R0652-011.pdf

Wilmington VA Medical Center Construction Documents

New Parking Garage December 19, 2014

Wilmington, DE

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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 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12

01 35 26 Safety

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

03 41 33 Precast Structural Concrete 07-11

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 09-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 05-12

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 10-11

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 90 20 Garage Waterproofing System

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights

08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-14

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12

08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11

09 91 00 Painting 07-13

09 96 00 High Performance Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Screens 11-11

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS(NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION[CJB1][SB2]

13 34 19 Metal Canopy Systems 01-13

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 05-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09

21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 12-05

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11

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

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 07-13

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 01-11

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DIVISION 23 – MECHANICAL

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control For HVAC Piping and

Equipment

11-10

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-10

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10

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

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 12-12

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-12

26 24 16 Panelboards 12-12

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 32 13 Engine Generators 12-12

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protector Device 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-10

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-13

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment –

Extension

06-13

27 52 31 Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and

Telecommunications

02-09

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 06-13

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 10-11

28 13 16 Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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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.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

COVER SHEET 1-29-2015

CIVIL & LANDSCAPING

CD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN 12-19-2014

CS101 SITE PLAN 12-19-2014

CS501 SITE DETAILS 1-16-2015 Revision 1

CS502 SITE DETAILS 12-19-2014

CG101 SITE GRADING PLAN 12-19-2014

CG102 SITE GRADING PLAN 12-19-2014

CU101 SITE UTILITY PLAN 12-19-2014

CU102 SITE UTILITY PLAN 12-19-2014

CU501 SITE UTILITY DETAILS 12-19-2014

CJ001 DNREC COVERSHEET AND GENERAL NOTES

CJ101 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

CJ102 POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 12-19-2014

CJ501 CONSTRUCTION SITE DETAIS AND NOTES 1 12-19-2014

CJ502 CONSTRUCTION SITE DETAIS AND NOTES 2 12-19-2014

CJ503 CONSTRUCTION SITE DETAIS AND NOTES 3 12-19-2014

CJ504 CONSTRUCTION SITE DETAIS AND NOTES 4 12-19-2014

CJ505 CONSTRUCTION SITE DETAIS AND NOTES 5 12-19-2014

LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

LP102 LANDSCAPE PLAN – BIORETENTION FACILITY 12-19-2014

PARKING – ARCHITECTURAL

A1.1 GROUND TIER STRIPING PLAN AND DETAILS 1-29-2015

A1.2 SECOND TIER STRIPING PLAN, ENLAGRED PLAN, AND DETAIL 1-29-2015

A1.3 THIRD TIER STRIPING PLAN AND ENLARGED PLANS 1-29-2015

A1.4 FOURTH TIER STRIPING PLAN 1-29-2015

A2.1 INTERIOR WALL ELEVATION 1-29-2015

AS1.1 ELEVATOR/STAIR TOWER #1 PLANS 1-29-2015

AS1.2 ELEVATOR/STAIR TOWER #1 PLANS 1-29-2015

AS1.3 ELEVATOR/STAIR TOWER #1 ELEVATION 1-29-2015

AS1.4 ELEVATOR/STAIR TOWER #1 ELEVATION AND SECTIONS 1-29-2015

AS1.5 ELEVATOR/STAIR DETAILS 1-29-2015

AS1.6 ELEVATOR/STAIR DETAILS 1-29-2015

AS2.1 STAIR#2 PLANS, SECTIONS, AND DETAILS 1-29-2015

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ARCHITECTURAL

G1002 ABBREVIATIONS 12-19-2014

G1003 LIFE SAFETY PLANS 12-19-2014

AS101 GROUND AND SECOND TIER FLOOR PLANS AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

AS102 THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR TIER FLOOR PLANS AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

AS201 EAST AND NORTH ELEVATIONS 12-19-2014

AS202 WEST AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS 12-19-2014

AS203 DETAIL ELEVATIONS 12-19-2014

AS401 CONNECTOR FLOOR PLAN AND ROOF PLAN 12-19-2014

AS402 CONNECTOR SECTIONS 12-19-2014

AS403 CONNECTOR DETAILS 12-19-2014

AS501 SECURITY AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SCREEN ELEVATIONS 12-19-2014

AS502 SECURITY AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SCREEN ELEVATIONS 12-19-2014

AS503 DOOR AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

AS504 STOREFRONT WINDOW ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS INCLUDED IN BASE BID 12-19-2014

AS801 GROUND AND SECOND TIER SIGNAGE PLANS AND SCHEDULE 1-16-2015 Revision 1

AS802 THIRD AND TOP TIER SIGNAGE PLANS AND DETAILS 1-16-2015 Revision 1

AS803 SIGNAGE DETAILS 1-16-2015 Revision 1

STRUCTURAL

S0.1 GENERAL NOTES 12-19-2014

S0.2 GENERAL DETAILS 12-19-2014

S0.3 GENERAL DETAILS 12-19-2014

S1.0 C.I.P. WALL PLAN AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

S1.1 GROUND TIER STRUCTURAL PLAN 12-19-2014

S1.2 SECOND TIER STRUCTURAL PLAN 12-19-2014

S1.3 THIRD TIER STRUCTURAL PLAN 12-19-2014

S1.4 FOURTH TIER STRUCTURAL PLAN 12-19-2014

S2.1 C.I.P. WALL/PIER DETAILS 12-19-2014

S3.1 PRECAST DETAILS 12-19-2014

S3.2 PRECAST DETAILS 12-19-2014

S3.3 PRECAST DETAILS 12-19-2014

FOUNDATION

SB001 GENERAL NOTES 12-19-2014

SB002 SCHEDULES 12-19-2014

SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

SB102 CONNECTOR COLUMN PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

SB501 FOUNDATION DETAILS 12-19-2014

SB502 FOUNDATION DETAILS 12-19-2014

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SYSMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS 12-19-2014

E002 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES 12-19-2014

EL101 GROUND TIER ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

EL102 SECOND TIER ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

EL103 THIRD TIER ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

EL104 FOURTH TIER ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

EP101 GROUND TIER ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

EP102 SECOND TIER ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN 12-19-2014

EP103 THIRD TIER ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN 12-19-2014

EP104 FOURTH TIER ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

E401 CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN 1-16-2015 Revision 1

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 12-19-2014

E502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 1-16-2015 Revision 1

E503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 12-19-2014

E504 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 1-16-2015 Revision 1

E601 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM 12-19-2014

E602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 12-19-2014

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES 12-19-2014

PL101 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR PLAN 12-19-2014

PL102 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN 12-19-2014

PL103 PLUMBING THIRD FLOOR PLAN 12-19-2014

PL104 PLUMBING FOURTH FLOOR PLAN 12-19-2014

PL301 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAM AND DETAILS 12-19-2014

FIRE PROTECTION

FP101 GROUND TIER FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

FP102 SECOND TIER FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

FP103 THIRD TIER FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

FP104 FOURTH TIER FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK PLAN 12-19-2014

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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 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 TESTS

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.24 WEST PARKING LOT ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including removal and relocation of portions of existing precast structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the VAMC Wilmington New Parking Garage, VA Project No. 460-321, 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 Bray Mooney Consulting as Project Managers, 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 Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable VA 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 COR.

E. 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. The superintendent of the general contractor and each subcontractor shall have 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. All other employees of general contractor or subcontractors involved in the project shall have a 10-hour course of the same.

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

Comment [CJB1]: All testing services are to be retained by the contractor.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Precast Parking Garage: Work includes general construction, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, elevators, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

Deduct alternate No. 1 Base bid minus the following:

1. Deduct Parking Equipment Counting System.

Deduct alternate No. 2 Base bid and Bid Deduct Alternate 1 minus the following:

1. Deduct milling and resurfacing of the parking lot as indicated on plan sheets CD101 and CS101.

Deduct alternate No. 3 Base bid and Bid Alternate Deducts 1 and 2 minus the following:

1. Deduct Storefront System & Replace with the Precast &

Storefront Infill. Deduct all labor and material to provide the storefront shown on details SF7 & SF8 AS504 and provide al labor and material to provide the precast Infill shown on the Elevation 2/AS201 Elevation 3/AS202.

Deduct alternate No. 4 Base bid and Bid Alternate Deducts 1, 2 and 3 minus the following:

1. Deduct Connector. Deduct all labor & material to provide the connector shown on Drawings AS101, AS401 & AS403 including Metal-Framed Skylights, Glazing and Metal Canopy System and Foundations.

Deduct alternate No. 5 Base bid and Bid Alternate Deducts 1, 2, 3 and 4 minus the following:

1. Deduct Security & Suicide Prevention Screens. Deduct all labor and material required to provide the security & suicide prevention screens from the second floor level to the fourth tier floor level.

Deduct alternate No. 6 Base bid and Bid Alternate Deducts 1, 2, 3, 4 and

5 minus the following:

1. Deduct Installation of Second elevator.

Deduct alternate No. 7 Base bid and Bid Alternate Deducts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 minus the following:

1. Deduct One Parking Level.

Comment [CJB2]: Deduct alternates must be cumulative, i.e.:

Deduct Alternate 1 Deduct Alternate 2 – All items in Deduct Alternate 1 plus… Deduct Alternate 3 – All items in Deduct Alternate 2 plus…

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, the general contractor shall be responsible at his expense for the procurement of the contract specifications and drawings for his and his subcontractors’ needs.

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.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. VA locksmith will provide two padlocks compatible with the existing VA grand master key system to secure two site access gates in construction fence. VA locksmith will also provide three sets of keys to the General Contractor. The General Contractor is permitted to install a keypad compatible with Best 7-pin interchangeable cores to facilitate access for subcontractors. The General Contractor shall provide keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

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D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked Law Enforcement Sensitive or Sensitive Unclassified.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access 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 CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

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.

2. The Wilmington VAMC does not provide reserved or designated parking for contractor employees. All contractor employees are required to park off campus.

1.5 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 Representative. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon

Comment [CJB3]: Delete. Fire Safety included in section 01 35 26.

01 00 00 - 5 completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. In no instance shall storage of materials or equipment be permitted in the VAMC’s corridors.

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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the 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.

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H. Phasing: No portion of the garage will be occupied during construction.

The medical center will be fully operational during all construction activities(see section 1.24 regarding phasing of the west parking lot).

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. This two week lead time does not apply to the start of the contract. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Sitework including site grading for crane locations and selective demolition.

Phase II: Precast Erection (refer to Contract Drawings Sequence Plans For additional information.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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 COR. 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 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM for additional requirements.

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

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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 COR.

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

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.

K. 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

1.6 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group 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 Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR 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.

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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 determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC 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 medical center, 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. Prior to start of demolition, disconnect, cap and seal airtight all supply and return air ducts and inlets/outlets which are open to the area under construction. Maintain duct systems which pass through the renovation area and must remain active to serve other areas.

2. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

3. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. 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 two-hour fire-rated temporary 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 hospital occupied side. Install a zipper seal, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 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 COR and Medical Center.

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 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, 01 00 00 - 9 flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. 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.

d. 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.

e. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers witin 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.

f. At completion, remove construction barriers carefully, outside of normal working 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,

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

01 00 00 - 10 the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.8 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 sites, 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.

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.

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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes.

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters.

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials.

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.9 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 COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Pennoni Associates, Inc.

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

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1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

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

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

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

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building addition.

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

4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and driveways.

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

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

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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

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

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1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

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

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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

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

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any

01 00 00 - 15 temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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

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

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

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

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

1.17 TESTS

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

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

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which…