36C24419B0021-006.pdf

Amendment

Specifications

Department of Veterans Affairs

For:

At:

Renovate Specialty Clinics Issued for Bid

January 5, 2018 Volume 1 (Div 0, 1-13)

VA Medical Center Philadelphia, PA 19104

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER DATE OF OPENING BIDS, RETURN THIS

SPECIFICATION TOGETHER WITH DRAWINGS, POSTAGE

PREPAID TO:

No. Date

Issue (INSERT DATE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE)

Open Bids (INSERT BID OPENING DATE)

Project No. 642-16-106

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 10-07

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 04-08 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 10-07M 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 10-07M 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-07M 01 42 19 Reference Standards 10-07M 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-07M 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 10-07M 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 05-06M

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 10-07M

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

Not Used

DIVISION 4 MASONRY

DIVISION 5 METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-07M

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-07M 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 10-07M 06 65 10 Solid Surface Fabrication 09-08

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-07M 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06-08M 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 04-08M 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 04-08M 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-07M 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-07M 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-08M 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 10-07M

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 05-08M 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-07M 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-07M 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-07M 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-08M

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08 80 00 Glazing 02-08M 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-08M

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-07M 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-07M 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-08M 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 01-08M 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 11-07M 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 04-08M 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 10-07M 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 04-08M 09 68 00 Carpeting 02-08M 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings 11-07M 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 04-08M 09 91 00 Painting 04-08M

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 11 23 Tackboards

10 14 00 Signage 09-05M 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 02-08M 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-07M 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 03-08M 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-08M 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10-07M

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 11-07M 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets 11-07M

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS NOTED ON DRAWINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 04-04M 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 05-08M 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08M

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-04M 22 05 13 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-04M 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-04M 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 10-06M 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 11-04M 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11-04M 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-08M

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22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

11-04M

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-07M

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 12-07M 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 05-03M

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

12-06M

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 12-06M 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 12-06M 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 12-06M 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 12-06M 23 31 00 HVAC Duct and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 06-04M 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 12-06M 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 10-04M 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-06M 23 82 16 Air Coils 12-04M

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 05-05M 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

(600 Volts and Below) 12-05M

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 10-06M 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 12-05M 26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 24 16 Panelboards 10-06M 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 03-03M 26 29 11 Low-Voltage Motor Starters 07-04M 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 12-05M 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-03M

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling

27 52 23 Nurse Call/Code Blue Systems 07-04M

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Personal Access Control System (PACS)

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-05M

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VAMC

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

GI-0.01 Cover Sheet

AS-0.01 Eighth Floor Life Safety Plan

AS-0.02 Eighth Floor Phasing and ICRA Plan

AD-1.01 Eighth Floor Demolition Plan

AS-1.01 Eighth Floor - Architectural Plan

AS-1.02 Eighth Floor Construction Plan

AS-1.03 Eighth Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

AS-1.04 Eighth Floor Furniture / Equipment Plan

AS-1.04A Eighth Floor Furniture / Equipment Plan

AS-1.05 Eighth Floor Finish Plan

AS-1.06 Eighth Floor Floor Pattern Plan

AS-1.07 Seventh Floor Ceiling Plan

AS-2.01 Interior Elevations

AS-3.01 Partition Types & Plan Details

AS-4.01 Casework Details

AS-4.02 Casework Details

AS-4.03 Ceiling Details

AS-5.01 Door Schedule, Door Types & Details

AS-5.02 Finish Legend, Finish Schedules & Details

AS-5.03 Enlarged Toilet Room Plans & Room Accessories

AS-5.04 Equipment Schedule

HVAC

M-001 Symbols, Note & Abbreviations

M-101 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Ductwork Demolition

M-102 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Piping Demolition

M-201 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Ductwork New Work

M-202 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Piping New Work

M-301 Partial Penthouse Floor Plan and Roof Plan

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Drawing No. Title

M-401 Details

M-402 Details

M-501 Schedules

M-601 Controls

Plumbing

P-101 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Plumbing Demolition

P-201 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Plumbing Waste & Vent New

Work

P-202 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Plumbing Water & Medical Gas

New Work

P-203 Partial Eighth Floor Plan - Plumbing Medial Gas

P-601 Plumbing Schedules & Details

Fire Protection

FP-101 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Fire Protection Demolition

FP-201 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Fire Protection New Work

FP-601 Fire Protection Details

Electrical

ES-001 Symbols, Notes & Abbreviations

ES-101 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Lighting Demolition

ES-102 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Power & Signal Demolition

ES-201 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Lighting New Work

ES-301 Partial Eighth Floor Plan Power & Signal New Work

ES-302 Pharmacy/ Infusion Suite Enlarged Floor Plan Power &

Signal New Work

ES-401 Electrical Details

ES-402 Electrical Details

ES-501 Electrical Distribution Riser Diagram Demolition & New

Work

ES-502 Electrical Diagrams Low Voltage Systems

ES-601 Panelboard Schedules

ES-602 Lighting Fixture Schedules

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 FIRE SAFETY

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.23 CONSTRCUTION SIGN

1.24 SAFETY SIGN

1.25 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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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 drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. 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.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide

CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety

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

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 sets of specifications 2 full-sized sets of drawings, and 1 half-sized set of drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from reproducible prints furnished by Issuing Office. Such prints shall be returned to the

Issuing Office immediately after printing is completed.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

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.

project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. 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

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01 00 00 - 4 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 o 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. The General 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 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.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Parking for General Contractor and its employees is not allowed on the premises of the Department of Veterans

Affairs Medical Center.

1.4 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.

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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 Facility 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 general con

OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Resident Engineer that individuals have undergone briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police

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241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board 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 fire-rated 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

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

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. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

Coordinate activities with the phased demolition and construction requirements in the documents.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately 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 facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Project Engineer.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day.

Coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety

Officer.

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N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with

Resident Engineer. Obtain permits from facility Safety

Officer at least 24 hours in advance.

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

Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

P. 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.

Q. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241.

Remove from buildings daily.

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

S. 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.

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. 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

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01 00 00 - 9 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.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be in the construction areas as shown on the drawings and as determined by the Resident Engineer.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the 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.

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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. 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 Resident

Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Building 2 Eighth Floor Infusion Suite, Pharmacy, Reception, Offices, Waiting, Patient Toilets

Phase II: Building 2 Eighth Floor Exam Rooms

Phase III: Building 2 Eighth Floor Exam Rooms, Offices, Cardiology, Corridors

Phase IV: Building 2 Eighth Floor Exam Rooms, Clean Room, Soiled, Waiting

Phase V: Building 2 Eighth Floor Exam Rooms

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Phase VI: Building 2 Eighth Floor Offices, Toilets

Phase VII: Building 2 Eighth Floor Corridors

H. Building 2 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Medical Center personnel will occupy all areas of

Building No. 2 for duration of project. Adjacent patient areas are 24 hour occupancy during the entire project.

AREA 24 Hours x 7 Days

Intensive Care Unit Building 2

Cardiac Cath Lab Building 2

(c)

(d)

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4

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2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or

Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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 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 prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and 27 15 00, COMMUNICATIONS

HORIZONTAL CABLING for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such

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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.

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

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grouds, 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 Resident Engineer.

M. 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.

1.6 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 buildings.

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.

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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) of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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:

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.

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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.

1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A.

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 with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. 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.

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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 RE 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. 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.

a. Analyze each site during design to determine the effects of blocking HVAC ducts and their impact on existing air handling systems that must remain operational before initiating a dust control program.

The method of capping ducts shall be dust tight and withstand airflow.

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b. Construct anteroom to maintain negative airflow from clean area through anteroom and into work area where required.

c. High risk patient care areas may require additional measures like air locks, special signage, smoke and negative pressure alarms.

d. Identify these areas clearly on the drawings and work with Medical Center personnel to achieve desired level of isolation suited to the scope of risk involved.

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 the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated 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 hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, 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 Resident Engineer 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

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01 00 00 -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 600mm x 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 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.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and

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01 00 00 -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.

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.

1.8 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

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01 00 00 -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.

1.9 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.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the

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01 00 00 -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.

1.10 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.

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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) of Section 010000, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.11 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 Francis Cauffman and H.F. Lenz.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or

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01 00 00 -character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work; 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 explorations of their own at site.

1.12 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 Resident

Engineer's review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the Resident

Engineer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by

Resident Engineer. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the Resident Engineer will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other

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Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the

Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Resident

Engineer for use of elevators. The Resident Engineer will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators Nos. T.B.D. in Building Nos.

1 and 2 for daily use between the hours of 6:00PM and

6:00AM. and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns,…