36C24618R0840-004.pdf

W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC VAMC Salisbury Building 11 - Mental Health

Additions & Renovations

Issued for Construction - Volume 1 December 29, 2015

Renovate/Expand Building 11 for Residential Care

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13 01 01 80 Owner Furnished Items 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-13

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10 05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13 06 60 00 Plastic Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 04-13 07 19 00 Vapor Barrier

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10

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07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 10-11 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 08-12 07 41 80 Polyicynene Spray Insulation 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 12-13 07 72 46 Non-Penetrating Portable Rooftop Supports and Walkways 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 10-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 10-11 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 11-12 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-09 08 80 00 Glazing 05-14 08 88 16 Vision Control Glass 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 68 13 Carpet Tile 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

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VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 12-05 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 12-09 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 12-09 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchanges 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 General Commissioning Requirements 23 00 10 System Commissioning Requirements 11-10 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

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

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23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-10 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

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26 05 71 Electrical System Protective Device Study 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 36 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures 26 43 13 Surge Protection Devices 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 41 41 Master TV Equipment and Systems Extension 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 01-10 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 01-10

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 Requirements for Electronic Safety and Security

Installations 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G000 Cover Sheet

G001 Sheet Index & Code Summary

G002 UL Listings & Common Abbreviations

G003 Partition Types

GL101 Overall Life Safety Plans

CIVIL

C101 Cover sheet

CD101 Demolition Plan

CE101 Erosion Control Plan

CS101 Dimension Control Plan

CG101 Grading Drainage and Utility Plan

LP101 Planting Plan

CX101 Site Details

V100 Site Survey

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 Enlarged Demolition Plan - Ground Floor

AD101 Overall Demolition Plan - First Floor

AD101A Enlarged Demolition Plan - First Floor Area A

AD101B Enlarged Demolition Plan - First Floor Area B

AD101C Enlarged Demolition Plan - First Floor Area C

A100 Overall Floor Plan - Ground Floor

A101 Overall Floor Plan - First Floor

A101A Enlarged Floor Plan - First Floor Area A

A101B Enlarged Floor Plan - First Floor Area B

A101C Enlarged Floor Plan - First Floor Area C

A102 Overall Floor Plan - Roof

A111A Enlarged Dimension Plan - First Floor Area A

A111B Enlarged Dimension Plan - First Floor Area B

A111C Enlarged Dimension Plan - First Floor Area C

A121A Enlarged Reflected Ceiling Plan - First Floor Area A

A121B Enlarged Reflected Ceiling Plan - First Floor Area B

A121C Enlarged Reflected Ceiling Plan - First Floor Area C

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A201 Exterior Elevations

A203 Exterior Elevations

A204 Exterior Elevations

A301 Overall Building Sections

A311 Wall Sections

A312 Wall Sections

A313 Wall Sections

A401 Enlarged Plans - Dining Room

A402 Enlarged Plans - Admin Suite

A403 Enlarged Plans - Living Room

A411 Enlarged Resident Room Plans

A431 Enlarged Toilet Plans & Accessories

A451 Interior Elevations

A452 Interior Elevations

A501 Enlarged Details

A502 Exterior Details

A503 Door & Window Details

A511 Crawl Space Repair Details

A521 Ceiling Details

A551 Millwork Details

A601 Door Schedule & Door & Window Types

INTERIORS

IN001 Finish Legend & Specifications & Finish Details

IN101A Enlarged Finish Plan - First Floor Area A

IN101B Enlarged Finish Plan - First Floor Area B

IN101C Enlarged Finish Plan - First Floor Area C

STRUCTURAL

S100B Partial Foundation Plan - Area B

S100C Partial Foundation Plan - Area C

S101B Partial First Floor Framing Plan - Area B

S101C Partial First Floor Framing Plan - Area C

S102A Partial Roof Framing Plan - Area A

S102B Partial Roof Framing Plan - Area B

S102C Partial Roof Framing Plan - Area C

S200 General Notes

S300 Typical Foundation Sections and Details

S301 Typical Base Plate and Concrete Pier Details, Grade Beam & Footing Schedules

S302 Foundation Sections and Details

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S303 Foundation Sections and Details

S400 Typical Framing Sections and Details

S401 Framing Sections & Details

S402 Framing Sections & Details

S500 Knee-Braced Elevations and Details

S501 Braced Frame and Knee-Braced Elevations

S900 Special Inspection Notes

Mechanical

M001 Mechanical - Notes, Legends & Symbols

M002 Mechanical - Schedules

M002A Mechanical - Schedules

M002B Mechanical - Schedules

M003 Mechanical - Details

M004 Mechanical - Details

M005 Mechanical - Seismic Details

MD010B Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Ductwork

MD011A Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area A

MD011B Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area B

MD011C Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area C

MD100A Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Ductwork Area A

MD100B Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Ductwork Area B

MD100C Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Ductwork Area C

MD101A Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area A

MD101B Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area B

MD101C Mechanical - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Piping Area C

MD200A Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition -

Area A

MD200B Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition -

Area B

MD200C Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition -

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Area C

M010 Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Ductwork Area C

M010B Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Ductwork Area B

M011B Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Piping Area B

M011C Mechanical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Piping Area C

M100A Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Ductwork Area A

M100B Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Ductwork Area B

M100C Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Ductwork Area C

M101A Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Piping Area A

M101B Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Piping Area B

M101C Mechanical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Piping Area C

M200A Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - New Work - Area A

M200B Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - New Work - Area B

M200C Mechanical - Partial Roof Plan - New Work - Area C

PLUMBING

P001 Plumbing - Drawing Index, Legend and Schedules

P002 Plumbing - Details

PD010 Plumbing - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Gravity Areas A

PD011A Plumbing - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Piping Area A

PD011B Plumbing - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Piping Area B

PD011C Plumbing - Partial Ground Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Piping Area C

PD100A Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Gravity Area A

PD100B Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Gravity Area B

PD100C Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

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Gravity Area C

PD101A Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Area A

PD101B Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Area B

PD101C Plumbing - Partial First Floor - Demolition -

Pressure Area C

P011B Plumbing - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Pressure Area A

P100A Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Gravity Area A

P100B Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Gravity Area B

P100C Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Gravity Area C

P101A Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Pressure Area A

P101B Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Pressure Area B

P101C Plumbing - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Pressure Area C

P200 Plumbing - Partial Roof Plan - New Work

Fire Protection

FP001 Fire Protection - Notes, Drawing Index and Details

FPD100 Fire Protection - First Floor Plan - Demolition Work

FP100A Fire Protection - Partial Floor Plan - New Work Area A

FP100B Fire Protection - Partial Floor Plan - New Work Area B

FP100C Fire Protection - Partial Floor Plan - New Work Area C

Electrical

E001 Electrical - Symbol Schedule and Details

E002E Electrical - Existing Partial Power Riser Diagram

E002N Electrical - New Partial Power Riser Diagram

E003 Electrical - Existing Panel Schedules

E004 Electrical - New Panel Schedules

E005 Electrical - Lighting Protection Details

E006 Electrical - Details and Schedules

ED100A Electrical - Partial First Floor - Demolition Area A

ED100B Electrical - Partial First Floor - Demolition Area B

ED100C Electrical - Partial First Floor - Demolition Area C

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ED200A Electrical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition Area A

ED200B Electrical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition Area B

ED200C Electrical - Partial Roof Plan - Demolition Area C

E010A Electrical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Area A

E010B Electrical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work - Area B

E010C Electrical - Partial Ground Floor - New Work -

Area C

E100A Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Power Area A

E100B Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Power Area B

E100C Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Power Area C

E101A Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Lighting Area A

E101B Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Lighting Area B

E101C Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Lighting Area C

E102A Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Special Systems Area A

E102B Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Special Systems Area B

E102C Electrical - Partial First Floor - New Work -

Special Systems Area C

E200A Electrical - Partial Roof - New Work - Area A

E200B Electrical - Partial Roof - New Work - Area B

E200C Electrical - Partial Roof - New Work - Area C

E300 Electrical - Site Plan - Existing

E301 Electrical - Site Plan - New Work

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.28 TUBERCULOSIS sCREENING

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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 for VAMC Salisbury Building 11 –

Mental Health Additions & Renovations, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Odell International, LLC, as Architect-Engineer, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 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 COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction

Safety Committee.

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

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H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, BASE BID: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision, and perform all operations necessary for the additions and renovation work as further described in the construction drawings and specifications. Work includes but is not limited to general construction, alterations, paving, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, and utility systems.

B. BID ITEM II, ALTERNATE NO.1: Perform all work described in BID ITEM I above, except for the following items:

Delete Dining Room B117 and reconfigure / mirror kitchen to serve into Corridor B101. See graphic on drawing sheet G004.

C. BID ITEM III,ALTERNATE NO.2: Perform all work described in BID ITEM II above, except for the following items:

Delete four Resident Rooms and attached bathrooms, Area C. See graphic on drawing sheet G004.

D. BID ITEM IV, ALTERNATE NO.3: Perform all work described in BID ITEM III above, except for the following items:

Delete interior "upfit" construction, Area C. Provide exterior

"shell" construction only. See graphic on drawing sheet G004.

E. BID ITEM V, ALTERNATE NO.4: Perform all work described in BID ITEM IV above, except for the following items:

Delete exterior shell construction, Area C. Existing Day Room to remain. See graphic on drawing sheet G004.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from PDF files of the drawings.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

Officer so that security arrangement can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. 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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011..............National Electrical Code

101-2012.............Life Safety Code

241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

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

01 00 00 -5 status reports, and submit to COR and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA

241.Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per 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. Provide documentation to the COR that all construction workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

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 COR and facility Safety Officer.

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

COR 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.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR and facility

Safety Officer .

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate

01 00 00 -6 and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center.

E' Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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, 01 00 00 -7 and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2.

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

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

H. Building No. 11 will be vacated by Government beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to

Contractor.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 01 00 00 -8 equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished

01 00 00 -9 areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

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

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions

01 00 00 -10 then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

01 00 00 -11 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 COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the

Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof 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 COR and Medical Center.

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

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to

01 00 00 -12 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 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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.

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act

(TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply.

Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form

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

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the

Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the

Government Printing Office:

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Communications Regulations

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

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

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

Transportation

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

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

6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Requirements. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

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

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing…