Specifications.pdf

VA SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

2016 CIVIL IDIQ

FOR

WILKES-BARRE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER

AT

WILKES-BARRE, PA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 05 01 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK WITHIN A VA HOSPITAL

SECTION 010100 - SUMMARY OF THE WORK

SECTION 010101 - COORDINATION

SECTION 013100 - QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 013101 - CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

SECTION 013102 - SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS

SECTION 013103 - MATERIAL SHIPMENTS

SECTION 013323 - SUBMITTALS

SECTION 024113 - ASPHALT REMOVAL

SECTION 024119 - REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR TOTAL DEPTH ASPHALT SECTION

SECTION 031113 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

SECTION 032100 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

SECTION 033054 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 042113 - BRICK MASONRY

SECTION 047210 - CAST STONE

SECTION 050000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 055000 - HANDRAILS

SECTION 074213 - METAL SCREEN WALL

SECTION 101453 - TRAFFIC SIGNS

SECTION 260500 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 260505 - ELECTRICAL-BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 260519 - WIRE AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING

SECTION 260533 - PULLING CABLES

SECTION 262416 - IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 262700 - EQUIPMENT DISCONNECT

SECTION 265000 - LIGHTING

SECTION 312216 - GRADING AND TOPSOIL

SECTION 312323 - RECOMPACTING EXISTING BASE COURSE

SECTION 312514 - STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES

SECTION 320113 - BITUMINOUS PRIME AND TACK COAT

SECTION 320114 - COAL TAR EMULSION SEALER

SECTION 320116 - ASPHALT COLD MILLING

SECTION 320117 - ASPHALT PAVING FABRIC

SECTION 320118 - ASPHALT REMOVAL/REPAIR

SECTION 320119 - RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321123 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

SECTION 321613 –CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS (REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

SECTION 321614 - NEW CURB AND GUTTER, CURB INLETS, SIDEWALK, CONCRETE SLABS,

CONCRETE STEPS

SECTION 321713 - BOLLARDS

SECTION 321723 - TRAFFIC MARKING PAINT

SECTION 323100 - FENCING

SECTION 329100 - LANDSCAPING

SECTION 329219 - HYDROSEEDING

SECTION 329223 - SODDING

SECTION 334413 - STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

SECTION 334415 - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 334616 - SUBDRAINAGE SYSTEMS

SECTION 00 05 01 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK WITHIN A

VA HOSPITAL

GENERAL:

A. This section is to bring to the attention of the contractor, Special Requirements of our hospital.

Our primary goal is to provide safe, accurate, comfortable treatment and diagnostic work. The construction project is secondary. The prints may show phasing but cannot convey every consideration that must be given to implement the plan. Close coordination and advance notifications must be provided. The VA cannot tolerate the method of construction as would be done in an empty building for example. Therefore, the contractor shall plan for cleanliness, dust proofing, quietness, etc., as needed.

The following are considerations and requirements needed in order to work at the hospital.

B. Requirements:

There are four problems that we see arise over and over again. They are: dust control, interruption of our phone, computer networks, and fire/smoke barrier sealing.

1. Dust Control (Infection Control)

Building materials (primarily drywall and ceiling tiles can contain molds and microorganisms such as Aspergillus. While these are not usually a problem for healthy individuals, they can be to immune-depressed patients. The following actions shall be taken during construction projects.

a. The contractor shall keep the work area clean at all times. Footprints and dust from the construction site tracked down the hall are not acceptable and must be prevented by the contractor.

The contractor shall do whatever is necessary to prevent this problem. The VA will supply walk-off mats outside the area as an extra precaution.

b. Dust shall be kept from permeating the areas outside the construction area. Therefore, the contractor shall be required to construct appropriate dust barriers and block supply grills to make the area under negative pressure. Return grills and exhaust grills shall be blocked to keep the drywall dust out of our ductwork. The VA will supply a HEPA filtered “microtrap” fan and filters. The fan will be ducted out a window or other suitable opening in order to create negative pressure relative to area outside the construction zone. The inlet hose of the unit will be placed where demolition work is being performed or to an anti-room. Where the work site is too far from an outside wall, the fan will be used to pull air from within the construction and exhausted in a corridor or above the ceiling.

c. Barriers as shown on the drawings or indicated on the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are intended to keep people and dust out of the construction site. Barriers must be constructed of metal studs or fire-treated wood and covered with gypsum wall board or fire-treated plywood. The barrier should extend from floor to ceiling and any door must be a solid core lockable door. A piece of sponge rubber should be placed under the sole plate and above the header to protect the floor and ceiling.

d. Debris shall be covered when removing the materials from the work site to the dumpster. Carts with lids shall be used. Larger materials shall be required to be wrapped in plastic before removing them to the dumpster.

e. The attached ICRA Form must be posted at all times and its’ regulations followed.

f. Superintendent is responsible for confirming daily that barriers are inspected and maintained appropriately. An Inspection Log shall be initiated daily.

C. Other Areas of Concern

1. When construction is near sensitive areas such as surgery, noisy operations shall be discontinued until a more appropriate time, which may be after normal working hours or on weekends. If this has been determined, it shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the

VA.

2. The contractor shall notify the COR in advance of operations that would cause disruption to the operation of the medical center. Examples of these disruptions are: utility shutdown, noise, vibration, etc. The contractor shall adjust his schedule to accommodate patient care activities.

3. Utilities shall not be disconnected without coordination with the COR. Contractors have often cut power to "their" area and ended up cutting off power to areas outside the construction site.

4. Contractor shall not attempt to work an electric circuit hot. If necessary, a temporary electric feed will be run.

5. Odors may cause problems such as painting with oil-based paint on a patient ward.

Reasonable action such as putting an exhaust fan in a window or hanging plastic to isolate a painted area shall be needed.

6. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code (latest edition) and be mindful of the seriousness of how this affects the invalid. The contractor shall not block corridors, exits or access to exits at any time.

7. ID badges shall be worn by all workers at all times.

8. The construction area shall be secure at the end of the day. The contractor shall have a means of preventing patients, employees and other unauthorized personnel from entering the work site.

9. New fire/smoke barriers must be constructed before old barriers are demolished so that barrier integrity is maintained.

D. The following items are clarifications that have caused confusion and problems in the past:

1. Contractor vehicles shall only park in designated parking areas. Only Contractor vehicles required to perform work are allowed to park on VA property.

2. Contractors shall mark their dumpsters so VA employees will not assume it is a VA dumpster.

3. When excavating, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative and

Wilkes-Barre VAMC Safety Office at least 5 days in advance.

4. Operational and Maintenance Manuals (4 sets) shall be required for completion of the job.

5. Workers parking where not permitted or without proper dash signage displayed, shall be ticketed.

6. The VA shall not loan tools or materials to the contractor. It is your responsibility to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for completion of the job.

7. The job superintendent or designee shall be on site at all times when work is being performed.

9. Where the contractor disturbs lawn areas, he shall aerate compacted areas and sod with common Bermuda.

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Infection Control Construction Worksheet No:

Location of Construction:

Project Start Date:

Construction Foreman:

Estimated Duration:

Contractor Performing Work:

Completion Date:

Supervisor:

Telephone:

Y E S

NO

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

Y E S

NO

INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP

TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity

GROUP 1: Low Risk

TYPE B: Small scale, short duration activities which create minimal dust.

GROUP 2: Medium Risk

TYPE C: Work that generates moderate to high levels of dust, requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies; greater than 1 work shift for completion.

GROUP 3: Medium/High Risk

TYPE D: Major demolition and construction projects; requires consecutive work shifts.

GROUP 4: Highest Risk

CLASS

I

1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

3. Minor Demolition for Remodeling.

4. Contain construction waste before transport in properly covered containers or carts.

5. Place walk-off mat at entrance and exit of work area.

1. Provide active means to prevent airborne 6. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas

CLASS

II

dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

2. Place walk off mat at entrance and exit of work area.

3. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4. Seal unused doors.

5. Block off and seal unused air vents.

where work is being performed.

7. Clean work area when job complete.

8.Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

9. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

10. Remove isolation of HVAC system in area when work is complete.

CLASS III

1. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas when work is complete.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work areas or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site.

HEPA equip air filtration units to be used if exhausting within 25’ of air intakes.

4. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

5. Place walk-off mat at entrance and exit of work area.

6. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through room and be HEPA vacuumed before leaving work site, or wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed when leaving work site.

7. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

8. Do not remove barriers from work area until project completed and area is cleaned.

9. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

10. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

11. Terminal cleaning including work surfaces and grills.

12. Remove isolation of HVAC system in area when work is complete.

CLASS IV 1. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas

Date:

where work is being performed.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site.

HEPA equip air filtration units to be used if exhausting within 25’ of air intakes.

4. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.

5. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room before leaving work site.

6. Place walk-off mats and sticky mats at entrance and exit of work area.

7. Do not remove barriers from work area until project completed.

8. Remove barrier material carefully minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

9. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

10. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

11. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

12. Terminal cleaning including work surfaces and grills.

13. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas when work is complete.

Initial

Matrix - Class of Precautions: Construction Project by Patient Risk

Construction Project Type

Patient Risk Group

TYPE A

TYPE B

TYPE C

TYPE D

LOW Risk Group

III/IV

MEDIUM Risk Group

III

IV

MEDIUM/HIGH Risk Group

HIGHEST Risk Group

Note Infection Control approval will be required when the Construction Activity and Risk Level indicate that Class III or Class IV control procedures are necessary.

Areas surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact

Unit Below

Unit Above

Lateral

Lateral

Behind

Front

Risk Group-NA

Risk Group- High

Risk Group

Risk Group- High

NOTE:

General Requirements:

• Vacuum off dust, construction dust, drywall dust and mud, etc. before leaving Class II, III, or IV Containment.

• Do not use dry dust mop. Use damp mop, dust control spray, or dust control sweeping compound.

• Use walk-off mats in Class II, III, or IV Containment.

NOISE AND VIBRATION:

Site inspection and detail of plan:

Date:

Infection Control:

Engineering:

Safety:

SECTION 010100 - SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT SCOPE: The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision and all other appurtenances required to perform all work described in this IDIQ.

1.02 PRINCIPAL FEATURES:

A. Principal features of the work consist of but are not limited to the following:

1. Construct new curb and gutter, and removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter.

2. Spot repair failed asphalt surfacing, unstable base material, and subgrade.

3. Removal of asphalt surfaces.

4. Scarify and recompact base course.

5. Asphalt paving/prime and tack coat/surface course/reshaping roadway shoulders.

6. Coal tar emulsion sealer.

7. Traffic Marking Paint.

8. Construct drives, parking lots, concrete slabs, sidewalks, and concrete steps with handrails.

9. Install, replace or adjust storm sewer pipe, manholes, and curb and grate inlet tops.

10. Construct Surface Drainage.

11. Install sub-drains.

12. Cold-mill asphalt pavements.

13. Repair utility trenches.

14. Clear and grubbing.

15. Grading and Excavating.

16. Install fixed, removable and lighted bollards.

17. Install underground electric and parking lights.

18. Install erosion control measures.

19. Construct brick enclosures, wall barriers and retaining walls.

B. Ancillary Features that are in support of Principal Features but are not limited to the following:

1. Planting shrubs and trees.

2. Sod and seed disturbed areas.

3. Install new or remove/reinstall existing chain link fence.

4. Install new or remove and replace existing traffic and informational signage.

C. The above general outline of the principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work required by the plans and specifications.

D. SPECIAL PROVISIONS for Wilkes-Barre CIVIL IDIQ

1. All material and work to meet PennDOT Specifications 408.

2. Traffic Control and Safety Devices to be provided by the Contractor.

3. Properly identify any safety hazards with Safety Devices.

4. Delivery Tickets for all materials.

5. CS-4171 Certificate of Compliance and/or TR-465 Daily Bituminous Mixture Certification required for all materials.

6. All medical center parking lots to be available for parking Monday thru Friday between 6am and

5pm.

7. Work to be completed other than Monday thru Friday 6am to 5pm, unless approved by the

Wilkes-Barre VAMC.

8. Roadways and parking lots to be cleaned by Contractor at the end of each work day.

9. Provide mix design, which meets Specifications 408 to the VAMC Project Manager 5 days prior to start of work.

10. Tack Coat required per Section 460 of Specifications 408 and is incidental to paving items.

11. Bituminous Seal on all abutting pavement and curbs required.

12. Saw cut or Milled Paving Notch required and incidental to paving.

13. Scratch/Leveling Courses to be placed at the discretion of the VAMC Project Manager.

14. VAMC reserves the right to limit work completed.

15. Incidental preparation and cleanup required.

16. Contractor responsible for defects that occur within one year of applications.

17. Complete all testing in accordance with Specification Form 408 Section 409.

18. Contractor to submit work schedule for approval prior to any work performed.

19. There is no asphalt, diesel fuel price adjustment, or escalation clause for any contract work.

20. All quantities are approximate.

1.03 PROJECT AREA LIMITATIONS: All work shall be performed in the immediate project area.

Refer to the drawings.

1.04 DOCUMENTS:

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

2. Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

3. Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies

4. Be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (1.04 A).

B. Large scale drawings shall, in general, govern small scale drawings. Figures marked on drawings shall, in general, be followed in preference to scale measurements.

C. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work, but shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

D. The Contractor shall maintain a complete set of drawings, specifications, approved Contract modifications (if any) and all approved submittals on the job site at all times. One set of such drawings is to be designated the "Record Drawings" upon which as-built data is to be neatly recorded and dated in red ink by the Contractor. Contemporaneous annotation of accurate as-built data on the Record Drawings is to be verified by the Contracting Officer, or his designated Government representative, as a prerequisite to the Contractor receiving progress payments. Upon completion of construction, the contractor shall update government furnished AutoCAD drawing files with as-built information and digitally stamp these drawings as “as-built”. These drawing files shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer on compact disk (CD) prior to final payment.

E. The Contractor shall perform an as-built geographic information survey (GIS) survey of all new or modified exterior construction and provide this information to the Government as specified in Section 013323.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

SECTION 010101 - COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 TERMS: The initials “CO” shall mean the Contracting Officer. The initials “COR” refer to the designated technical representative of the Contracting Officer. This is applicable to all specification sections.

1.02 WORK SCHEDULE: Wilkes-Barre VAMC duty hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all days of the week except Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays. No work will be performed at any time other than normal work week without obtaining written approval of the Contracting Officer. (If weekend or evening work is required at least seven (7) calendar days due to utility outages or other requirements, such work shall be with prior approval of the Contracting Officer, and accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.)

1.03 UTILITIES:

A. Existing electrical service to the facility will be maintained until new electrical service is in place and ready for operation.

B. Utility interruptions will be approved by the Contracting Officer. The following will apply:

1. Electrical primary power outages will be performed by station electricians. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written request for such work at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired date.

2. Electrical primary outages shall be limited to four (4) hours.

3. Water outages will be performed by station plumbers. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written request for such work at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired date.

1.04 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES:

A. The Contractor shall conduct and schedule his work in a manner to cause as little disruption as possible to the existing facilities and operation. Phase work as may be indicated on drawings. The Contractor shall exercise caution to avoid tracking in asphalt, tack coat, coal tar seal, etc. when entering Station buildings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost to clean or replace carpet or floor coverings damaged by asphalt or other debris which are tracked in by him, his employees, his representatives, or his subcontractors, at no cost to the Government. Equipment, materials, etc. which can be transported by high winds shall be tied down and at all times when not in use during the day and secured at the end of each work day.

1.05 SITE VISITATION: The Contractor is responsible to visit the project site prior to, and during, the course of construction to verify existing conditions, actual sizes, and other requirements outlined in the other sections of the specifications.

1.06 STATION REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall conform to all station regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, debris removal, fire, traffic and personnel clearances, insofar as they pertain to the Contractor's activities at Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Contractor shall ensure conformance by all of his employees.

1.07 FIRE PROTECTION: The Contractor will be responsible for conformance with station fire regulations and NFPA 241, including Appendix A. Fire extinguishers required during the construction period shall be furnished and maintained by the Contractor and removed by him upon acceptance of the facility by the Contracting Officer. No welding/cutting and open flame operation shall be allowed in facilities when automatic fire detection and suppression systems are out of service unless the Contractor posts a fire guard for 24 hours after welding/cutting and open flame operation or certifies the facility fire safe.

1.08 WELDING PERMIT:

A. Prior to performing any welding, cutting or brazing, the Contractor must obtain a properly completed Hotwork Permit from the project inspector. A permit is needed per job, per day.

Contractor shall return all welding, cutting, or brazing permits to the COR at the end of each week, as a minimum. The Contractor shall maintain a fully charged fire extinguisher on site at all times regardless as to whether or not welding, cutting, or brazing is being performed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

SECTION 013100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORKMANSHIP: All materials and equipment shall be installed in a manner accepted by standard trade practice. The installation will be accomplished by workmen skilled in the type of work required.

1.02 TRAFFIC SAFETY: Special efforts will be made not to interfere with traffic flow or create safety hazards to traffic.

1.03 DEBRIS DISPOSAL:

A. Debris shall be removed from the Station promptly, and as feasible, all equipment and materials shall be removed or secured at the end of each day. The Contractor is responsible for the daily cleanup of all construction areas and construction debris that has escaped from the construction site.

B. The Contractor shall exercise caution in not disturbing adjacent facilities, finishes, materials, grounds and other items not a part of this project. The Contractor shall clean daily all areas outside the project area of dirt, dust, and debris generated by this Contract.

C. The Contractor shall use designated haul routes for both delivery and removals. Haul routes are noted on the drawings.

D. The Contractor shall direct all concrete washings, or slurries resulting from saw cutting activities that contain Portland cement, to areas on the construction site where the sediments will be filtered out into the soil. Do not allow washings to enter the storm drain system or any water course. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to any concrete truck arriving on Station to determine an appropriate wash out area. If concrete wash water cannot be directed to a suitable area on the construction site, it must be properly contained, collected, and disposed of as construction debris. Excess concrete not used in construction activities shall not be dumped, and must be removed and disposed of off station. Spills of concrete, concrete wash water, or chemicals used with exposed aggregate, must be contained and cleaned up immediately to prevent the spill from entering any part of the storm sewer system.

E. All debris generated by the Contract shall be properly disposed of by the Contractor off the station. Removal of debris and other material shall be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the Contractor and his Subcontractors in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders or other types of rules or rulings having the effect of laws. These restrictions shall apply both on and off station.

F. Contractor shall submit for approval the name and location of the proposed landfill site and types of material for which the site is certified. Contractor shall also submit with the regular progress reports, tickets showing yardage, tonnage dumped, and estimates by cubic yards

(cy) or pounds (lbs.) of each type of material dumped, i.e. 3 cu yds. of sheetrock, 1400 square yards of carpet, etc. This submittal is required before progress payments can be made and also applies to any disposal by subcontractors.

G. The Contractor is required to take all precautions to prevent spillage of materials from Contractor vehicles on Station pavements. The Contractor shall provide adequate labor and equipment to keep paved areas free of debris, and to contain loose materials at all times.

1.04 TESTING LABORATORY: Unless addressed specifically otherwise in individual divisions, the contractor shall follow instructions of this paragraph. The Contracting Officer will provide the service of a testing laboratory. The laboratory shall perform all sampling and testing required by this project. The services of the laboratory shall be furnished by the Contracting Officer at no cost to the Contractor, with the following exception: Any retesting due to failure of the materials to meet the requirements in the initial test shall be performed at the Contractor's expense. The retest shall be made at the Contracting Officer's designated testing laboratory. Costs of retests will be deducted from the total amount due the Contractor at actual cost to the Government.

1.05 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: As construction nears completion, the COR, as the Contracting Officer's designated technical representative, and the Contractor's quality control representative or his superintendent will thoroughly inspect the work and generate a deficiency (punch) list. When this list has been cleared, the Contractor may request a Final Inspection.

SECTION 013101 - CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY

CONTROLS

1.01 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Contractor shall provide all required temporary traffic control signs or devices. The traffic signs or devices shall conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, latest edition. Provide amber flashing lights to protect the construction area from intrusion by traffic. Location of lights shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. Lights shall be weighted and made secure from possible movement until the area is open to traffic. The Contractor shall keep the portion of the project being used by public traffic, whether it is through or local traffic, in such condition that will permit safe, continuous flow of two-way traffic at all times. When the nature of the work restricts or prohibits two-way flow, one-way operation may be maintained by using flaggers. The contractor shall also provide and maintain any temporary approaches or crossings and intersections with roads, streets, parking lots, etc.

1.02 CONTRACTOR'S USAGE OF FACILITIES:

A. The Contractor shall provide a properly and regularly maintained portable toilet for use by workers.

B. Workers shall not enter the occupied portion of the building to use restrooms, telephones, or other facilities.

C. Smoking is prohibited in all government facilities under this contract.

1.03 GRADE AND ALIGNMENT CONTROL: The Contractor shall furnish a competent construction surveyor and survey party on the job site as needed to establish and maintain proposed grades and alignment for all increments of construction. The party shall be composed of skillful and competent personnel equipped with accurate and latest model equipment including the ability to use metric units during the survey.

1.04 GRADE AND ALIGNMENT CONTROL: The Contractor shall furnish a competent construction surveyor and survey party on the job site as needed to establish and maintain proposed grades and alignment for all increments of construction. The party shall be composed of skillful and competent personnel equipped with accurate and latest model equipment including the ability to use metric units during the survey.

1.05 WINTER SHUTDOWN: The Contracting Officer shall have the authority to suspend work during the period from 15 November to 15 March. Contractor shall coordinate work so that no work is left partially complete prior to the winter shutdown season. The shutdown period may be shortened or lengthened as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.06 POLICE PROTECTION: VA Police are responsible for overall station security and traffic control of vehicles entering or leaving. The Contractor is required to conform to all appropriate Station Regulations and shall not interfere with the performance of VA Police and their responsibilities. The Contractor is responsible to obtain all necessary badges and placards for his personnel and vehicles.

1.07 STREET CLOSINGS: Street closings will be limited to partial, one lane closings whenever possible. Any partial or full street closing shall be requested in writing at least one (1) week prior to the desired date. The Contractor shall provide Road Closed or Detour signs in accordance with para 1.04 of this section.

1.08 ROCK REMOVAL:

A. Excavate and remove exposed rock where encountered. Do not use explosives. Excavate and remove by mechanical methods. The COR will determine when rock is to be excavated.

Measurement and agreement of rock removed shall be accomplished before rock is removed.

B. Rock shall consist of material that cannot be excavated without systematic drilling and blasting such as rock material in ledges, bedded deposits, unstratified masses and conglomerate deposits, and below ground concrete or masonry structures exceeding 1/2 cubic yard in volume. Rock removal shall include all authorized over depth rock excavation and include all necessary mechanical methods and all incidentals necessary to excavate and dispose the rock. Backfill replacing rock excavation shall not be paid separately, but shall be included in the Unit Price for rock excavation.

C. Remove excavated materials to an off-station location secured by the Contractor.

D. For measurement and payment, the Contractor shall survey and calculate the amount of rock removed. The Contractor is to provide certified survey notes and calculations to the Contracting Officer and the COR for approval. Payment will be based upon the Contract Unit Prices per cubic yard.

1.09 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Contractor’s superintendent shall be equipped with a cellular telephone and be reachable by telephone at any time during the normal workday. The cellular phone number shall be a local call from Wilkes-Barre VAMC.

B. Contractor’s superintendent shall be reachable, by telephone or pager, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the duration of the project.

SECTION 013102 - SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 BRAND NAMES: "Brand Names" are specified in several places throughout the specifications.

The use of specific "names" is intended only to define type, quality, size, and other features desired. Therefore, all brand name items listed are to be interpreted as "or approved equal" unless specifically noted otherwise.

1.02 PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS: The burden of ascertaining product/performance equality of proposed substitutions from those items specified is to be borne by the Contractor. Product substitutions will be accepted for review, and potential acceptance, by the Contracting Officer. If data provided by the Contractor is deemed inadequate to make a determination as to the equality of the proposed substitute, without additional research by the Government, it will be rejected.

Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract, except with respect to variations described and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.03 EXACT PRODUCT SPECIFIED: If exact products are specified in the contract documents, and the Contractor intends to use those same products in the construction work, submittal requirements in Schedule of Material Submittals and the technical specifications for catalog cuts, manufacturer's literature, and samples are waived. The Contractor shall provide a list of products that fall into this "intended use of exact product specified" category along with the manufacturer's installation/application instruction, for each product on the list. This list and manufacturer's installation application instructions shall be provided within twenty (20) days after the Notice-to-Proceed for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Note that this will not take the place or affect the requirement for operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

SECTION 013103 - MATERIAL SHIPMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 MATERIAL SHIPMENTS: Wilkes-Barre VAMC will not receive material shipments for construction projects and the Contractor shall not ship materials to himself addressed in care of VA. Receiving and storage of all construction shipments is entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.

SECTION 013323 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS: Catalog cut sheets, brochures, shop drawings and/or samples shall be clearly marked/indicated by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer for the items on the schedule, drawings and other sections of the specifications. Related items such as mechanical/electrical components shall be submitted at one time for coordination purposes.

Color coordinated items such as paint, carpet, vinyl wall covering, vinyl composition tile, ceramic tile, toilet partitions, and so forth shall be submitted at one time to facilitate color comparison/selection by the Contracting Officer.

A. All items shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase, delivery or installation.

B. All items shall be submitted in four (4) copies not more than twenty (30) calendar days after Contractor's receipt of Notice to Proceed. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals shall be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer thirty (30) calendar days prior to final inspection.

C. Not less than ten (10) calendar days will be allowed for review of submittals.

D. Two copies of submittals will be returned to the Contractor unless otherwise specified. A sample of all items requiring color selection will be retained by the Contacting Officer for reference.

1.02 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS: The Contractor shall furnish (four) 4 copies of all operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals. O&M manuals shall contain complete instructions for the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the system, and shall include complete parts breakdown diagrams. Manuals shall also contain complete wiring schematics and diagrams. Manuals shall be in booklet form with binder and shall be arranged in logical sections for easy reference.

1.03 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) SUBMITTALS:

A. All submittals for products shall include the MSDS when an MSDS is required by law for that product.

B. MSDS’s shall also be submitted for all products to be used during the course of the project, not otherwise requiring a submittal, but which may be of a toxic, hazardous, flammable or otherwise dangerous nature.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

SECTION 024113 - ASPHALT REMOVAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, material and equipment for all pavement work required.

1.02 RELATED WORK:

A. Bituminous priming and tack coat.

B. Asphalt hot mix surface and base course.

C. Remove Bumper Blocks

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 QUALITY STANDARDS:

A. ASTM STANDARD:

D 1557-02 Moisture Density Relations for Soil

D 2922-01 Determining the Density of Soil Aggregate In-Place by Nuclear

Methods

B. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

PENNDOT 408 Specifications -- Latest edition

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 REMOVAL: Asphalt surface to be removed shall be broken away from that to be left in place along a vertical cut through the existing asphalt. Extreme care shall be taken by the Contractor to insure that the existing asphalt surface to be retained shall not be broken, cracked, or damaged outside the limits of the line of cut of the area to be removed. The line of cut for asphalt surface and base course shall not coincide; these two cut lines shall be a minimum of 12 inches apart.

Removal and replacement of bumper blocks shall be directed by the CO. Excess bumper blocks will become property of the contractor and be removed in accordance with Section 013100 Paragraph 1.03 of these specifications.

3.02 PROTECTION OF AREAS: The Contractor shall protect the areas against damage. Traffic shall be excluded from the areas by erecting and maintaining barricades and signs or continuous flashing yellow warning lights mounted on stands securely weighted against movement or overturn. The number and size of lights or barricades shall be subject to the approval of the CO.

Lights and barricades will not be removed until the areas have been accepted.

3.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square yard for "Asphalt Removal" which shall be full compensation for all materials, equipment, labor and supplies necessary to remove areas as designated by the CO. Payment shall include the cutting, removal, and disposal of existing materials to include the removal of bumper blocks.

SECTION 024119 -

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR TOTAL DEPTH ASPHALT SECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, material, and equipment for all pavement work required.

1.02 RELATED WORK:

A. Base course

B. Bituminous priming and tack coat

C. Hot mix stabilized base course

D. Asphalt hot mix surface course

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 QUALITY STANDARDS:

A. ASTM STANDARD:

D 1557-02 Moisture Density Relations for Soil

D 2922-01 Determining the Density of Soil Aggregate In-Place by Nuclear Methods

B. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

PENNDOT 408 Specifications -- Latest edition

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 REMOVAL: Asphalt surface and base course to be removed shall be broken away from that to be left in place along a vertical cut through the existing asphalt. Extreme care shall be taken by the Contractor to insure that the existing asphalt surface to be retained shall not be broken, cracked, or damaged outside the limits of the lines of cut of the area to be removed. The line of cut for asphalt surface and base course shall not coincide; these two cut lines shall be a minimum of 12 inches apart.

3.02 PROTECTION OF AREAS: The contractor shall protect the areas against damage. Traffic shall be excluded from the areas by erecting and maintaining barricades, signs, and continuous flashing yellow lights mounted on stands securely weighted against movement or overturn. The number and size of lights or barricades shall be subject to the approval of the CO. Lights and barricades will not be removed until the areas have been accepted.

3.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square for "Removal and disposal for total depth asphalt section" which shall be full compensation for all materials, equipment, labor, and supplies necessary to complete the work, which shall include the cutting, removal and disposal of existing materials.

SECTION 031113 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. WORK INCLUDED: Form for all cast-in-place concrete indicated on the drawings and subsequently remove all such forms except as otherwise specified.

B. RELATED WORK DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE:

1. Section 032100 - Concrete Reinforcement.

2. Section 033054 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

C. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: Reference in this section to Codes, Federal Specifications, ASTM Standards, Association or Industry Specifications and other published standards, shall refer to the latest edition or publication of such standard.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. QUALIFICATIONS OF WORKMEN: Provide at least one person who shall be present at all times during execution of this portion of the work and who shall be thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being installed, the referenced standards, and the requirements of this work, and who shall direct all work performed under this section.

B. CODES AND STANDARDS:

1. In addition to complying with all pertinent codes and regulations, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent recommendations contained in "Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork," publication ACI 347 of the American Concrete Institute.

2. Where provisions of pertinent codes and standards conflict with the requirements of this section of these specifications, the more stringent provisions shall govern.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 WOOD FORM MATERIALS:

A. FORM LUMBER: All form lumber in contact with exposed concrete shall be new except as allowed for re-use of forms in “Part 3 – Execution” of this section specifications, and all form lumber shall be one of the following, a combination thereof, or an equal approved in advance by the Contracting Officer:

1. "Plyform," Class I or II, bearing the label of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

2. Southern Pine or Douglas Fir, number two grade, seasoned, surfaced four sides.

B. FORM SEALERS: All form sealers shall be first quality of their respective kinds and subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.02 TIES AND SPREADERS:

A. TYPE: All form ties shall be a type which does not leave an open hole through the concrete and which permits heat and solid patching at every hole.

B. DESIGN: When forms are removed, all metal shall be not less than one inch from the surface.

2.03 OTHER MATERIALS:

A. All other materials, not specifically described but required for proper completion of concrete formwork, shall be as selected by the Contractor subject to the advance approval of the Contracting Officer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION OF FORMS:

A. GENERAL: Construct all required forms to be substantial, sufficiently tight to prevent fins or leakage of mortar, and able to withstand deflection when filled with wet concrete.

B. LAYOUT:

1. Form for all required cast-in-place concrete to the shapes, sizes, lines, and dimensions indicated on the drawings.

2. Exercise particular care in the layout of forms to avoid necessity for cutting of concrete after it is in place.

3. Make proper provisions for all inserts, sleeves, pipes, openings, offsets, recesses, anchorages, blocking, and other features of the work as shown or required.

3.02 EARTH FORMING:

A. Forms for footings and other below grade concrete may be omitted when soil and workmanship permit accurate excavation to size and where such omission is approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.03 SMOOTH SURFACES:

A. Forms for all exposed vertical surfaces of job cast concrete to have smooth surfaces shall be constructed of smooth exterior grade plywood or steel with all joints butted tight to prevent fins or leaking. As soon as forms are stripped, rub down concrete surface with carborundum grinders using water and Portland cement as rubbing agent. Exposed concrete shall be rubbed until a uniformly even surface is obtained, with no joint marks or other defects showing. Neat cement or grout is not to be applied to concrete as a painted or plastered finish coat.

3.04 REMOVAL OF FORMS:

A. The time for removing the forms shall be subject to the weather conditions after the concrete is cured. Removal of formwork is to be done in accordance with the report of ACI Publication SP-4, titled "Formwork for Concrete" and in such manner as to ensure the complete safety of the structure. Building materials shall not be placed on top until these are strong enough to carry the imposed load. The Contractor shall decide when to remove forms and accept full responsibility for their removal

3.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. Separate payment for concrete formwork will be made when specified and paid by the square foot.

B. Items of work contained in this section will be subsidiary items and included in the contract bid price for concrete work.

SECTION 032100 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: Provide all steel reinforcement called for on the drawings and required by the specifications. Provide all necessary supports, spacers, splices and similar reinforcing accessories to place all reinforcing steel accurately and securely.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 QUALITY STANDARDS:

A. ASTM STANDARD:

A 185-02 Standard Specifications for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete

A 615-04 Standard Specifications for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

B. American Concrete Institute:

ACI 315-99 Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures

ACI 318-02 Building Codes Requirements for Reinforced Concrete

2.02 MATERIALS:

A. Reinforcing Bars shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 615, Grade 60 for #4 bars and larger and ASTM A 615, Grade 40 for #3 bars.

B. Mesh Reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A-185.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONCRETE: Clean all reinforcement of rust, mill scale or coating including ice, which might destroy or reduce its bond with concrete. Reinforcement shall not be spliced at points of maximum stress. At all points where bars lap or splice, including distribution steel, a wire-tied minimum lap of thirty (30) bar diameters shall be provided, unless otherwise shown.

Splices in adjacent bars shall be staggered. Splices in columns or piers shall be lapped sufficiently to transfer full stress by bond. Steel detailing, laps, bond, hooks, etc., shall conform to ACI Standard 315 and ACI Standard 318, latest editions.

3.02 Wire-mesh reinforcement in slabs shall be secured in position by spacer bars and chairs. Mesh shall lap not less than one wire space plus 2 inches, the lapped ends being securely wired together. Accurately place reinforcement and securely tie all intersections and splices with eighteen (18) gauge black annealed wire. The minimum clear distance between parallel rods, except at bundled bars, splices, and columns shall be not less than 3 inches unless specifically authorized or noted on the drawings.

3.03 Furnish shop detail and field placing drawings for all reinforcing steel for approval. Shop drawings shall include reinforcing, placing plans and details indicating size, location, arrangement, placing sequence, etc. Placing drawings shall be in sufficient detail to allow field personnel to accurately place reinforcing. Shop and placing drawings shall be prepared in accordance with ACI 315, latest edition.

3.04 All reinforcement shall be secured in place true to lines and grades indicated, by use of metal or concrete supports, spacers or ties as approved. Such supports shall be of sufficient strength to maintain reinforcement in place throughout the concreting operation, and shall be used so that they will not be exposed on the face or in any way discolor surface of the finished concrete.

Careful attention shall be given to spacing of supports and to proper height of chairs to maintain reinforcing at design elevations shown on the drawings.

3.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Concrete reinforcement shall be paid for by the pounds of steel actually in-place. Payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the work.

SECTION 033054 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies cast-in place concrete, including formwork, reinforcing, mix design, placement procedures, and finishes.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. Product data for proprietary materials and items, including reinforcement and forming accessories, admixtures, patching compounds, waterstops, joint systems, curing compounds, dry-shake finish materials, and others as requested by the Contracting Officer.

C. Shop drawings for reinforcement, prepared by registered Professional Engineer for fabrication, bending, and placement of concrete reinforcement. Comply with ACI SP-66 (94), "ACI Detailing Manual," showing bar schedules, stirrup spacing, diagrams of bent bars, and arrangement of concrete reinforcement. Include special reinforcement required for openings through concrete structures.

D. Bar schedules, stirrup spacing, diagrams of bent bars, and arrangement of concrete reinforcement. Include special reinforcement required for openings through concrete structures.

E. Laboratory test reports for concrete materials and mix design test.

F. Materials certificates in lieu of…