36C24619R0025-004.pdf

EXPAND PARKING GARAGE

Project # 558-318

For the Department of Veterans Affairs

Durham VA Medical Center

PROJECT MANUAL Vol. 1

DIVISIONS 00 – 14

BID SET

10/24/2018

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT INC.

APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.C.

CARL WALKER, INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

OWNER:

ARCHITECT & CIVIL:

Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

905 N Capitol Ave. Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT

M/E/P ENGINEER:

FUNCTIONAL DESIGN:

7260 Shadeland Station Indianapolis, IN 46256

APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A. Attn:

7330 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 202 Raleigh, NC 27607

CARL WALKER, INC.

14045 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 380 Charlotte, NC 28277

ISSUE DATE: October 24, 2018

Durham VAMC

Expand Parking Garage

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

Bid Set

Project No. 246-13-C-0126

TABLE OF CONTENTS

000110 - 1

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 00 31 32 Geotechnical Report 00 43 23 Bid Items Form

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 00 00 General Requirements Appendices 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 12 Sustainable Design Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast In Place Concrete 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 03 45 00 Architectural Precast

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

Bid Set

Project No. 246-13-C-0126

TABLE OF CONTENTS

000110 - 2

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 16 Deck Coating 07 19 16 Silane Water Repellents 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 54 23 TPO Roofing 07 60 00 Metal Flashing 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Finish Schedule 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 10 Signage 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements For Equipment 11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – Conveying Equipment 14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevator

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

Bid Set

Project No. 246-13-C-0126

TABLE OF CONTENTS

000110 - 3

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Pipe 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Pipe 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting controls 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 41 00 Facility Lighting Protection 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 27 52 31 Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and Telecommunications

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors And Cables For Electronic Safety And Security 28 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electronic Safety And Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits And Backboxes For Electronic Safety And Security 28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection And Alarm

DIVISION 31 – Earthwork 31 20 00 Earth Moving

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

000110 - 4

DIVISION 32 – Exterior Improvements 32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 90 00 Planting

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

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

Drawing No. Title

GI001 TITLE PAGE

GI002 GENERAL NOTES & CODE ANALYSIS

GI101 EXISTING LEVEL LL LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI102 EXISTING LEVEL 1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI103 EXISTING LEVEL 2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI104 EXISTING LEVEL 3 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI105 LEVEL 4 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI106 LEVEL 5 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI107 LEVEL 6 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC101 SITE GENERAL INFORMATION

VF101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CG101 EROSION CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLAN

CG501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CS101 SITE PLAN

CS102 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

SI001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

SI002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SI003 SPECIAL INSP. NOTES AND TABLES

SI004 LOAD MAPS

SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN/ EXISTING LEVEL LL2

SF101 EXISTING LEVEL LL1 SLAB ON GRADE PLAN

SF102 EXISTING LEVEL 1 FRAMING PLAN

SF103 EXISTING LEVEL 2 FRAMING PLAN

SF104 EXISTING LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN

SF105 LEVEL 4 FRAMING PLAN

SF106 LEVEL 5 FRAMING PLAN

SF107 LEVEL 6 FRAMING PLAN

SF201 SHEARWALL ELEVATIONS AND SCHEDULES

SF301 BUILDING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 01 15 - 2

SF302 BUILDING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

SF303 BUILDING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

SF401 ENLARGED PLANS

SF501 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF502 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF503 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF504 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF901 AXONOMETRICS

AS002 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

AD100 DEMOLITION PLANS

AS101 LOWER LEVEL PLANS

AS102 EXISTING LEVEL 1 PLAN

AS103 EXISTING LEVEL 2 PLAN

AS104 EXISTING LEVEL 3 PLAN

AS105 LEVEL 4 PLAN

AS106 LEVEL 5 PLAN

AS107 LEVEL 6 PLAN

AS251 MACHINE ROOM & ROOF PLANS

AS301 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AS302 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AS311 ENLARGED WINDOW ELEVATIONS

AS411 WALL SECTIONS

AS412 WALL SECTIONS

AS501 ENLARGED PLANS

AS502 ENLARGED PLANS

AI601 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS611 DETAILS

AS811 SCHEDULES

AP100 EXISTING LEVEL LL1 EXIST STRIPING PLAN

AP101 EXISTING LEVEL 1 EXIST STRIPING PLAN

AP102 EXISTING LEVEL 2 EXIST STRIPING PLAN

AP103 EXISTING LEVEL 3 EXIST STRIPING PLAN

AP111 EXISTING LEVEL 1 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

AP112 EXISTING LEVEL 2 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 01 15 - 3

AP113 EXISTING LEVEL 3 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

AP114 LEVEL 4 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

AP115 LEVEL 5 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

AP116 LEVEL 6 FUNCTIONAL PLAN

AP401 ENLARGED PLANS - ENTRANCES

AP501 STRIPING DETAILS & NOTES

AP601 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE, DETAILS, & NOTES

AW113 EXISTING LEVEL 3 WATERPROOFING PLAN

AW114 LEVEL 4 WATERPROOFING PLAN

AW115 LEVEL 5 WATERPROOFING PLAN

AW116 LEVEL 6 WATERPROOFING PLAN

AW551 WATERPROOFING DETAILS

PI001 PLUMBING NOTES AND LEGENDS

PP106 LEVEL 4 PLUMBING PLAN

PP107 LEVEL 5 PLUMBING PLAN

PP108 LEVEL 6 PLUMBING PLAN

PP401 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

PP901 PLUMBING RISERS

MI001 MECHANICAL NOTES AND LEGEND

MH401 MECHANICAL PLANS

EI001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, LEGENDS AND SCHEDULE

ED105 EXISTING LEVEL 3 DEMOLITION PLAN

ED106 EXISTING LEVEL 4 AND LEVEL 5 DEMOLITION PLANS

EE103 EXISTING LEVEL 1 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE104 EXISTING LEVEL 2 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE105 EXISTING LEVEL 3 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE106 LEVEL 4 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE107 LEVEL 5 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE108 LEVEL 6 ELECTRICAL PLAN

EE401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

EE402 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

EE501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EE601 SINGLE-LINE AND PANEL SCHEDULES

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 01 15 - 4

-- END --

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

00 31 32 - 1

SECTION 00 31 32

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 31 32 - 1

SECTION 00 31 32

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

ALTERNATES FORM

00 43 23 - 1

SECTION 004323

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Prime Contract: _____________________________________________.

C. Project Name: Expand Parking Garage.

D. Owner: Department of Veterans Affairs

Durham VA Medical Center Durham, North Carolina

1.2 BID FORM SUPPLEMENT

A. This form is required to be attached to the Bid Form.

1.3 DESCRIPTION

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes the amount below be deducted from the

Base Bid if particular alternates are accepted by Owner. Amounts listed for each alternate include costs of related coordination, modification, or adjustment.

1. Cost-Plus-Fee Contract: Alternate price given below includes adjustment to Contractor's Fee.

B. If the alternate does not affect the Contract Sum, the Bidder shall indicate "NO CHANGE."

C. If the alternate does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder shall indicate "NOT APPLICABLE."

D. The Bidder shall be responsible for determining from the Contract

Documents the effects of each alternate on the Contract Time and the

Contract Sum.

E. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any alternate, in any order, and to award or amend the Contract accordingly within 60 days of the Notice of Award unless otherwise indicated in the Contract

Documents.

F. Acceptance or non-acceptance of any alternates by the Owner shall have no effect on the Contract Time unless the "Schedule of Alternates"

Article below provides a formatted space for the adjustment of the

Contract Time.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 43 23 - 2

1.4 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Bid item A: Base Bid: All work shall include all labor, material, equipment and supervision required to complete project “Expand Parking Garage” at the Department of Veterans Affairs Durham VA Medical Center. Work includes general construction, alteration, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, demolition and certain other items shown and specified. All phases of work shall be complete within contract duration after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

1. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

B. Bid Item B: All work as described for Bid Item A above (Base Bid) minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #1. Alternate #1: DO NOT

INSTALL SILANE SEALER.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

C. Bid Item C: All work as descried for Bid Item B above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #2. Alternate #2: DO NOT PROVIDE

ANY THINSET BRICK AT EXTERIOR PRECAST PANELS, ALL SIDES.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

D. Bid Item D: All work as descried for Bid Item C above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #3. Alternate #3: DO NOT PROVIDE

RE-STRIPING OF EXISTING GARAGE LEVELS.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD____ DEDUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

A. Bid Item E: All work as descried for Bid Item D above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #4. Alternate #4: DO NOT PROVIDE

CONCRETE STRUCTURE ON LEVEL 6 BETWEEN COLUMN LINES 2 & 3, AND COLUMN

LINES E & G.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT_______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

A. Bid Item F: All work as descried for Bid Item E above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #5. Alternate #5: DO NOT EXTEND

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 43 23 - 3

ELEVATOR AND ASSOCIATED SHAFT TO LEVEL 6. REDUCE STAIR TOWER BY ONE

LEVEL.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT_______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

B. Bid Item G: All work as descried for Bid Item F above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #6. Alternate #6: DO NOT PROVIDE

CONCRETE STRUCTURE ON LEVEL 6 BETWEEN COLUMN LINES 1 AND 2 AND BETWEEN

COLUMN LINES B AND H. REMOVE ONE FULL LEVEL FROM SCOPE AT TOP OF

STRUCTURE IN THE INDICATED AREA.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT_______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

C. Bid Item H: All work as descried for Bid Item G above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #7. Alternate #7: DO NOT PROVIDE

CONCRETE STRUCTURE ON LEVEL 6 BETWEEN COLUMN LINES 2 AND 3 AND BETWEEN

COLUMN LINES G AND H. REMOVE ONE FULL LEVEL FROM SCOPE AT TOP OF

STRUCTURE IN THE INDICATED AREA.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT_______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

D. Bid Item I: All work as descried for Bid Item H above minus that portion of work shown as Alternate #8. Alternate #8: DO NOT PROVIDE

CONCRETE STRUCTURE ON LEVEL 6 BETWEEN COLUMN LINES 1 AND 2 AND BETWEEN

COLUMN LINES A AND B. REMOVE ONE FULL LEVEL FROM SCOPE AT TOP OF

STRUCTURE IN THE INDICATED AREA. REDUCE STAIR TOWER BY ONE LEVEL TO

LEVEL 5.

1. ADD______ DEDUCT______ NO CHANGE______ NOT APPLICABLE______.

2. ___________________________________ Dollars ($___________).

3. ADD______ DEDUCT_______ calendar days to adjust the Contract Time for this alternate.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF BID SUPPLEMENT

A. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ____________, 2015.

B. Submitted By:________________________________

(Insert name of bidding firm or corporation).

C. Authorized Signature:________________________(Handwritten signature).

D. Signed By:___________________________________(Type or print name).

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

00 43 23 - 4

E. Title:_______________________(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President).

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014 i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.3 SHUTDOWNS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 ROOF AND VERTICAL WORKSAFETY

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

1.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.10 ALTERATIONS

1.11 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.12 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.13 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.14 RESTORATION

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

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 TESTS

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014 ii

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

1.24 HOURS OF WORK

1.25 PARKING

1.26 TUBERCULOSIS (TB) TESTING

1.27 TOBACCO USE

1.28 CONTRACTOR BADGES

1.29 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

1.30 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.31 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.32 SAFETY SIGN

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing materials, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the THE EXPANSION OF PARKING GARAGE B as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of GUIDON DESIGN INC, 905 N CAPITAL ST. INDIANAPOLIS IN. 46204 www.GuidonDesign.com as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

C. 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.

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

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course, Asbestos awareness safety courses, and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA COR or Safety Office with input from the ICRA team.

2. Supervisors of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course, ASHE Health Care Construction: Subcontractor Certification, ASHE Health Care Construction Workshop Certification and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 2 utility systems, elevators, water storage facilities, parking structure, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1. Deduct Silane Sealer.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2. Deduct Thinset Brick at exterior spandrels.

D. ALTERNATE NO. 3. Deduct Existing Re-striping.

E. ALTERNATE NO. 4. Deduct Top Level 6 between column lines 2 and 3 and between column lines E and G.

F. ALTERNATE NO. 5. Deduct Elevator to Top Level. Elevator run to extend to Level 5 and stop.

G. ALTERNATE NO. 6. Deduct Top Level 6 between column lines 1 and 2 and between column lines B and H.

H. ALTERNATE NO. 7. Deduct Top Level 6 between column lines 2 and 3 and between column lines G and H.

I. ALTERNATE NO. 8. Deduct Top Level 6 between column lines 1 and 2 and between column lines A and B including Top Level of SW Stair.

1.3 SHUTDOWNS

Contractor shall maintain all services to occupied portions of building, except as scheduled and approved by COR. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of shutdown dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work on adjacent floors and areas. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area or riser which will affect adjacent occupied areas.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 3

1. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project specific security measures. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. 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”.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted in writing 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. See 1.25 Parking for parking restrictions.

1.6 ROOF AND VERTICAL WORKSAFETY

Contractor is responsible for providing safe working conditions at all times. Work performed on roof and vertical elevations of building shall comply with OSHA regulations and VA Safety Office.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 5

1.7 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

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 status reports, and submit to COR and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general 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. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 6

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

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

2. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

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.

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

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions one week in advance, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 7

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

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 36 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

P. Smoking: See section 1.27 Tobacco Use for smoking policy.

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

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

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

1.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

A. Hazard Communication Program: Establish and maintain a Hazard

Communication Program in accordance to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Ensure staff have been properly trained on the hazardous materials that they will be brought on site as well as the location where the material safety data sheets (MSDSs) will be kept onsite. Ensure all MSDSs are provided and stored on site near the actual work area(s). MSDSs cannot only be available in an onsite trailer or office remote from the actual work site. All containers of hazardous materials and wastes must be properly labeled and stored at all times.

B. Control of Hazardous Dusts, Vapors, Mists, and Runoff: Every reasonable effort is to be made in the use of hazardous materials to prevent or at last minimize exposure to construction staff and others in adjacent areas, as well as to prevent entrainment in the central HVAC system, This applies to work performed both indoors as well as outdoors. Should a problem arise, work will have to be modified or suspended to eliminate or reduce the impact to workers and/or building occupants.

C. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes: All hazardous wastes generated are to be properly stored and removed as soon as practical from the job site.

Transportation and disposal of such wastes is to be in accordance with

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 8

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and State and local regulations.

D. Asbestos: The facility has asbestos containing materials (ACM). In the process of construction the contractor may come in contact with suspected ACM that has not yet been identified. If suspected ACM is noted, stop work immediately and notify the COR. Under no circumstances is work to continue. Failure to halt will result in work stoppage and possible citation from the EPA and/or OSHA.

E. Lead: There are areas in the medical center where lead paint has been used. If lead paint is suspected contact the COR immediately.

1.9 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.

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 applicable to their conduct.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 10

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

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

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 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.

J. 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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 11 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.

K. 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.

L. 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.

1.10 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR areas of buildings 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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 12 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 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.

1.11 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

(ICRA) requirements are discussed by the Construction Safety Sub- Committee multidisciplinary team. Any member of the Construction Safety Sub-Committee may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the appropriate Infection Control precautions are not being followed.

B. Establish and maintain appropriate Infection Control precautions as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) provided by Construction Safety Sub-Committee. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific appropriate Infection Control 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.

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 13

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

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

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

3. Contractor shall prevent dust and debris from entering exterior mechanical air intakes. Provide screening and dust collection system to capture dust.

4. Fume hood exhaust is located on roof tops. Contractor shall not obstruct or limit the discharge of exhaust systems.

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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 14 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 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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 15 the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.12 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.

1.13 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

Durham, NC 27705

December 31, 2014

010000 ‐ 16 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…