Specifications-Final.pdf

Durham VA Medical Center Replace Pharmacy Air Handling Units Final Construction Documents – For Bidding Purposes Only

Contract #:

VA246-13-D-0103

Task Order #:

VA247-17-J-7273

Project Number #:

558-17-233

June 30, 2020

Submitted by:

ATRIAX, PLLC

In association with:

WRIGHT, MCGRAW, BEYER ARCHITECTS

LAURENE, RICKHER, & SORRELL PC

AME CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PC

Durham VA Medical Center

Replace Pharmacy Air Handlers

Project No. 558-17-233 June 30, 2020

Division 0-2, 6-13

Division 5

Division 21-23

Division 26 & 28

Division 27 & 28

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 08-16 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16 07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 04-20 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11 11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 11-11 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

00 01 10-3

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 02-20 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 02-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

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

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

Durham VA Health Care System

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

A000 COVER SHEET

A001 APPENDIX B - CODE SUMMARY

A002 PROJECT STANDARDS

A003 PARTITION TYPES

A004 UL DESIGNS

A005 UL DESIGNS

A011 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVEL 01

A011A ENLARGED LIFE SAFETY PLANS - LEVEL 01

A051 PHASING PLAN - LEVEL 01

A101A DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

A101B DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

A102 DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 02 INTERSITIAL SPACE

A105 GROUND FLOOR DISRUPTION PLAN

A106 SECOND FLOOR DISRUPTION PLAN

A111A DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

F1204

A111B DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

N1004

A115 ROOF PLAN - DEMO

A121A FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

A121B FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

A122 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 02 - INTERSTITIAL

MECHANICAL SPACE

A125A WALL PROTECTION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

A125B WALL PROTECTION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

A131A EQUIPMENT PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

A131B EQUIPMENT PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

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A131C EQUIPMENT AND TOILET ACCESSORY SCHEDULE

A141A REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

A141B REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

A150 ROOF PLAN - NEW

A200 DOOR, WINDOW, & MILLWORK DETAILS

A500 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A600 FINISH INFORMATION

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES – N1004 & F1204

S100 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION & FRAMING PLANS

S101 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLAN – F1204

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING - GENERAL NOTES, SCHEDULES AND LEGENDS

PD101 PLUMBING - DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

PD102 PLUMBING - DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

PL101 PLUMBING - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204 -

WASTE AND VENT PIPING

PL102 PLUMBING - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004 -

WASTE AND VENT PIPING

PL201 PLUMBING - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204 -

WATER SUPPLY PIPING

PL202 PLUMBING - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004 -

WATER SUPPLY PIPING

P-501 PLUMBING - RISERS

P-701 PLUMBING - DETAILS

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

M-001 MECHANICAL - GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

MD101 MECHANICAL - DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 & LEVEL

02 - F1204

MD102 MECHANICAL- DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

MD103 MECHANICAL - DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 00 & LEVEL

01 & ROOF – NN1004

MD104 MECHANICAL - DEMO PLAN - ROOF - F1204

MH101 MECHANICAL - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 & LEVEL

02 - F1204

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MH102 MECHANICAL - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 03 & ROOF –

F1204

MH103 MECHANICAL - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 00 & LEVEL

01 & ROOF – N1004

M-501 MECHANICAL - CONTROLS

M-502 MECHANICAL – F1204 PHARMACY CONTROLS

M-503 MECHANICAL – N1004 PHARMACY CONTROLS

M-601 MECHANICAL – SCHEDULES & CALCULATIONS

M-701 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M-702 MECHANICAL - DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

ED101 ELECTRICAL - DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 01 AND ROOF PLAN

- F1204

ED102 ELECTRICAL - DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 01 AND ROOF PLAN

- N1004

EL101 ELECTRICAL - LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

EL102 ELECTRICAL - LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

EP101 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN - LEVEL 01 AND ROOF -

F1204

EP102 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN - LEVEL 01 AND ROOF -

N1004

EP103 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN - LEVEL 02 - F1204

EP104 ELECTRICAL - ROUTING PLAN LEVEL 02 - N1004

EP105 ELECTRICAL - ROUTING PLAN LEVEL 03 - N1004

E-501 ELECTRICAL - RISER DIAGRAMS

E-601 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES

E-602 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

E-603 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

E-701 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION - LEGEND AND NOTES

FA101 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

FA102 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

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FD101 FIRE PROTECTION - DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

F1204

FD102 FIRE PROTECTION - DEMOOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

N1004

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

F1204

FX102 FIRE PROTECTION - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 -

N1004

TELECOM

T-001 TELECOM - GENERAL NOTES

TD101 TELECOM - DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

TD102 TELECOM - DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

TD401 TELECOM – DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

TN101 TELECOM - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - F1204

TN102 TELECOM - NEW WORK PLAN - LEVEL 01 - N1004

TN103 TELECOM – NEW WORK PLAN – LEVEL 01 – OVERALL

PARTIAL PLAN

TN401 TELECOM – NEW WORK ENLARGED PLANS

T-501 TELECTOM – DETAILS

T-502 TELECOM - DETAILS

T-601 TELECOM - RISER DIAGRAMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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1.29 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

1.30 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.31 STORED MATERIALS

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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 REPLACE PHARMACY AIR

HANDLING UNITS (RENOVATE F1204 AND N1004 COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES) 558-

17-233 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of Atriax PLLC, Wright McGraw Beyer Architects, AME Consulting Engineers, and Laurene Rickher & Sorrell 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. All communication including questions, clarifications and requests for information will be directed to the VA.

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.

F. All employees of the contractor and subcontractors serve at the discretion of the Chief of Engineering. Chief of Engineering has the right to remove any person from the job site at any time.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. Bid Item 1 (Base Bid): The intent of the project is to construct two compounding pharmacy suites, F1204 and N1004, to comply with USP 797/800 and VA Pharmacy Design Guide along with all other applicable codes and standards.

The F1204 compounding pharmacy suite that is within the F1204 pharmacy department will be relocated within the pharmacy department.

The N1004 compounding pharmacy suite will be expanded and renovated in its current location.

B. Bid Item 2 (Bid Alternate 1): There are no Bid Alternate items identified for this project.

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 at least four weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area or riser which will affect adjacent occupied areas.

More extensive or critical shutdowns will require additional notice.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, the Contractor can download PDF files of the contract drawings and specifications for his use and distribution to Subcontractors.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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.

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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 COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action. The Contractor shall be required to use a 2 ¾” backset cylindrical lock, that accepts a 7 pin Interchangeable core when securing the project space.

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.

3. DURVAMC will issue keys as needed through the Engineering Program Support Assistant. Contractor should request a key through the COR.

Contractor will need photo ID and is required to sign-out keys.

a. One key per contract can be issued. Additional keys can be requested and are subject to approval by the Chief of Engineering.

b. Lost keys must be reported immediately to VA Police and to the COR. Contractor can be billed the cost to re-core and re-key all affected areas.

c. Keys must be returned at the completion of the project, or prior to vacating the project site, whichever comes first.

d. Contractor will comply with Space Key Control policy and other regulations presented by Engineering Support Assistant at the time of key issue.

D. Document Control:

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

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access

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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.

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

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

T. Work Above Ceiling: Obtain a permit for work from the Durham VA Safety Office for any work that penetrates or otherwise compromises the integrity of any fire or smoke barriers. Contractor shall maintain integrity of these barriers during construction.

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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 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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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H. 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.

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.

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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 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, Durham VA Health Care System Page 11 of 32 Final Submission 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 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.

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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 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

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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 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.

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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 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, Durham VA Health Care System Page 15 of 32 Final Submission resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- 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.

1.14 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.