36C24718R0309-008.pdf

Atlanta VA Medical Center Atlanta, GA

Contract No. VA247-15-D-0024 Task Order No. VA247-15-J-3179

Submittal Date: May 2017 Construction Documents

Specifications

Prepared For

Upgrade Elevators Buildings A, B, C, and D

BES DESIGN/BUILD, LLC | 766 MIDDLE STREET, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 | PHONE: 251.990.5778 | FAX: 251.990.3716

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 00 05 01 Special Requirements for Work Within a VA Hospital

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (Not Used)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (Not Used)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (Not Used)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 10-15

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09 62 63 Stainless Steel Wall Base 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (Not Used)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 08-16 14 27 00 Elevator Cab Interior Systems

14 27 16 Custom Elevator Doors

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (Not Used)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (Not Used)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

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 05-14 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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)

ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15-1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 Title Sheet

GI002 Project Information Sheet

GI004 Standard Abbreviations

ARCHITECTURAL

AE100 Architectural Site Plan

AE101 Overall Plan – Basement & First Floor – Bldg A

AE102 Overall Plan – Penthouse & Roof – Bldg A

AE103 Overall Plan – First Floor & Roof – Bldg B

AE401 Enlarged Plans and Section – P10, P11 & P12 –

Bldg A

AE402 Enlarged Plans and Section – S1 & S2 – Bldg A

AE403 Enlarged Plans – S7, P8, P9, P17 & P18 –

Bldg B

INTERIORS

IN601 Cab Interior Elevations & Details

IN602 Cab Interior Elevations & Details

STRUCTURAL

S100 General Notes

S101 Elevator Location Plan - Bldg A

S102 Elevator Location Plan - Bldg B

MECHANICAL

MH101.A Mechanical New Work Plan - Bldg A

MH101.B Mechanical New Work Plan - Bldg B

MH101.C Mechanical New Work Plan - Bldg C

MH101.D Mechanical New Work Plan - Bldg D

MH601 Mechanical Details

ELECTRICAL

EI101 Electrical Legend, Notes, Abbreviations &

Details

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ED101 Electrical Demolition Plan – Bldg A

EP101 Electrical Plan – Bldg A - Basement Floor

EP102 Electrical Plan – Bldg A - Penthouse

EP501 Electrical Details

EP601 Demolition - Single Line Diagrams & Schedules

EP602 New - Single Line Diagrams & Schedules

FOR REFERENCE ONLY

LSP13-C Roof and Penthouse Plan – Main Tower Bldg C

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

WORK WITHIN A VA HOSPITAL 00 05 01-1

SECTION 00 05 01

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK WITHIN A VA HOSPITAL

1. GENERAL:

A. This section is to bring to the attention of the contractor, Special Requirements of our hospital. Our primary goal is to provide safe, accurate, comfortable treatment and diagnostic work. The construction project is secondary. Close coordination and advance notifications must be provided.

Therefore, the contractor shall plan for cleanliness, dust proofing, quietness, etc., as needed.

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

B. Requirements:

INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

TO BE APPLIED TO ALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

1. The overriding principal is to work within an area that is under negative pressure and contain all dust within the construction area. The contractor must organize whatever is necessary in order to achieve this.

In order to accomplish the above, the CUBE method will be used. This method demands that a CUBE consisting of the floor, walls both above and below suspended ceilings and the deck above be established and maintained while construction is being performed. Walls may have to be built by the contractor if the existing walls cannot be utilized. The CUBE will be kept under negative pressure. In addition to containing dust within the work area, dust must be kept from exiting the work area via footsteps and cart wheels.

The project will have an ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) completed prior to any construction or phase of construction. This document will be posted and maintained at the construction site and serve as reminder of the precautions to be followed. The ICRA will address the following:

ICRA

• To be posted before any work is done and reviewed at each phase for any adjustment needed.

• To be initiated by IC (Infection Control department) or Engineering and signed off by both parties.

• ICRA forms will be kept by Safety and IC.

Infection Control briefing

• An overview of infection control will be given at the preconstruction conference.

• Superintendent will be required to attend the preconstruction conference.

Barrier plan

• Contractor will sketch out the placements of his barrier(s) and get approval by IC via the COTR.

• Barrier will be inspected by IC before each phase is started.

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• Hard wall (drywall and metal studs) barriers will be used for work lasting longer than 24 hours. Tape and floating will not be needed.

Joints will be covered with blue painters tape including attachment at walls, floors and ceilings.

• Plastic (fire-resistive) can be used for work lasting 24 hours or less on barriers below ceilings. Plastic may be used for periods exceeding 24 hours above ceilings.

• Barrier must also serve as physical barrier for when the area is not occupied by contactors. Entry will be via an actual door and frame and will be locked when not occupied.

Negative Air

• Existing ceilings may be used as part of the CUBE barrier.

• Minus .02 inches of water pressure must be maintained. The contractor is responsible for providing negative air unit(s) as needed to maintain.02 inches of pressure. Contractor must install a manometer with a scale of 0-1/2 inch water for each pressure area.

• Discharge into a corridor via a grill. The VA must prove that air discharged is clean (HEPA) via a particle meter before the unit is turned on and any work started.

Mats

• Carpet shall not be used. Contractor must clean his wheels and feet in the anteroom so that no dust is tracked down the hall.

• Sticky mats will be used in class 3 and 4 construction and will be changed every 4 hours.

Anteroom

• Serves as an air lock and a place to remove dust from people, carts, feet, etc.

• Can be built inside the construction area or if built in the corridor, 5 feet clearance must be maintained.

• Must be hard walls.

• Air flow will be from the outside common space into the anteroom and then into the construction area.

Gross demolition

• Tyvek coveralls and disposable shoe covers must be worn during gross demolition phase which is defined as wall, ceiling and flooring removal.

• Use covered carts or containers when transporting waste down approved routes.

• Disposable items are to be used one time.

• Must be removed in the ante room before leaving the work area.

Existing HVAC Grills

• Must seal all grills – supply, return, and exhaust.

• Seal by substantial method to prevent barrier from coming loose. Use blue painter tape only and do not use duct tape anywhere.

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Above Ceiling Inspections – as part of work planning

• Allowed to remove one tile per 50 square feet for inspection with no IC control.

• No work will be allowed without IC control with the exception of allowing cable pulling which may be done with the CUBE method.

Fire or Smoke barriers

• Temporary barriers must be built to give the same rating through an alternate path when existing barriers must be compromised.

• Permanent new rated walls and ceilings (as needed) will be built before existing rated barriers are compromised.

General

• Clean the work area daily to control the amount of accumulated dust from collecting within the work area.

• Ceiling T-grids must be vacuumed before tile is placed.

• Utility runs that don’t necessarily have work contained to a room will still have to confirm to the CUBE method. A plastic barrier will have to be placed over the location of a utility run and secured to the remaining ceiling in conjunction with existing walls and / or barrier walls.

2. Telephone and Computer Wiring:

All telephone and computer jacks shall be removed by the VA as needed. At the pre-construction walkthrough, the contractor shall discuss timeframes for removal with the COTR (Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative) who will contact the VA’s telecommunications group for actual removal.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ATTEMPT ANY REMOVAL INCLUDING THE UNPLUGGING OF

PHONES AND COMPUTERS.

3. The Fire Alarm devices – smoke detectors, heat detectors and pull stations, are all addressed devices. Do not remove any of these devices.

If they must be removed, please contact the COTR. Refer to Electrical Drawings and Specs for specific work required in this project.

4. Penetrations through floors and rated walls must be fire-stopped with materials made from the specific application at hand. Sealing must be done at the time the penetration is made and not done at the end of the job.

5. No temporary or permanent wireless access point or WIFI will be set up inside or outside any VA Building.

C. Materials to be turned over for maintenance stock:

1. The contractor will turn over no less than 3 % of each product used for station stock.

2. Materials to be turned over is limited to flooring (roll carpet is not needed) and specialty ceiling tile. Turn over material in original containers.

D. Electric outlets and Data jacks:

1. Every job results in the need for additional electric and data jacks needed. The contractor will include in his price, work to install electric outlets and data jacks as directed.

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2. The outlets and jacks will be required at the very end of the project. The VA will survey the new space with the users and will give a list of where any are needed.

3. The Contractor shall provide one duplex outlet (either normal or emergency power) and one triplex data jack per 1000 gross square feet (rounded) of new or renovated built.

4. The VA will be entitled to a credit for any unneeded devices not installed.

Conversely, the VA will pay for any additional needed.

E. Other Areas of Concern:

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

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

3. Utilities shall not be disconnected without coordination with the COR.

Contractors have often cut power to "their" area and ended up cutting off power to areas outside the construction site.

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

5. Odors may cause problems such as painting with oil-based paint on a patient ward. Reasonable action such as putting an exhaust fan in a window or hanging plastic to isolate a painted area shall be needed.

6. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code (2015) and be mindful of the seriousness of how this affects the invalid. The contractor shall not block corridors, exits or access to exits at any time.

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

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

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

10. The VA must insure that no asbestos containing products are used in construction or equipment installation. The contractor shall obtain MSDS sheets or product literature stating “CONTAINS NO ASBESTOS” for the following classifications of products that have had a history of containing asbestos products. This list does not cover all suspect items.

These MSDS sheets will be bound and submitted as proof that the building materials do not contain asbestos.

a. Surfacing Materials: Sprayed or toweled-on

b. Thermal insulating products: Batts, blocks, pipe covering, fire doors.

c. Textiles: Gaskets, cloth, blankets, felts, sheets, cords/rope/yard, tubing, tape/strip, wiring

d. Paper Products: Corrugated high temperature or moderate temperature, indented, millboard

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e. Asbestos containing compounds: caulking, caulking putties, glues, mastics, adhesive (cold applied), joint compound, roofing asphalt, mastics, asphalt tile cement, roof putty, plaster/stucco, spackles, sealants fire/water, cements such as insulation cement, finishing cement, magnesia cements

f. Asbestos ebony products: as used in electrical boxes

g. Flooring tile and sheets goods: vinyl/asbestos tile, asphalt/asbestos tile, sheet goods/resilient

h. Paints and coatings: air tight F. The following items are clarifications that have caused confusion and problems in the past:

1. When painting, the entire doorframe shall be painted (excluding UL or other Fire Rating information). Walls shall be painted to a natural break of change in direction. Door silencers shall not be painted.

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

3. When excavating, the contractor shall be responsible for locating items within ten (10) feet as scaled from a plan.

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

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

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

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

8. The contractor shall not disturb the floors due to asbestos, other than how shown on the plans.

9. When ceilings are replaced or altered in height, sprinkler heads shall be removed to allow the tiles to be installed. The heads shall be adjusted in height, if necessary, and reinstalled.

10. The VA policy is that there is no smoking in buildings. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.

Infection Control Construction Worksheet – Class III/IV

Location of Construction:

Project Start Date:

Construction Foreman:

Estimated Duration:

Contractor Performing Work:

Completion Date:

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Supervisor: Telephone:

YES

NO

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

YES

NO

INFECTION

CONTROL RISK GROUP

TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity

GROUP 1:

Low Risk

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

GROUP 2:

Medium Risk

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

GROUP 3:

Medium/High Risk

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

GROUP 4:

Highest Risk

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NEGATIVE AIR:

1. Existing ceilings may be used as part of the CUBE barrier.

2. Minus .02 inches of water pressure must be maintained. The contractor is responsible for providing negative air unit(s) as needed to maintain .02 inches of pressure. Contractor must install a manometer with a scale of 0-1/2 inch water for each pressure area.

3. Discharge into a corridor via a grill. The VA must prove that air discharged is clean (HEPA) via a particle meter before the unit is turned on and any work started.

MATS:

1. Carpet shall not be used. Contractor must clean his wheels and feet in the anteroom so that no dust is tracked down the hall.

2. Sticky mats will be used in Class 3 and 4 construction and will be changed every 4 hours.

ANTEROOM:

1. Serves as an air lock and a place to remove dust from people, carts, feet, etc.

2. Can be built inside the construction area or if built in the corridor, 5 feet clearance must be maintained.

3. Must be hard walls.

4. Air flow will be from the outside common space into the anteroom and then into the construction area.

GROSS DEMOLITION:

1. Tyvek coveralls and disposable shoe covers must be worn during gross demolition phase which is defined as wall, ceiling and flooring removal.

2. Disposable items are to be used one time.

3. Must be removed in the ante room before leaving the work area.

EXISTING HVAC GRILLS:

1. Must seal all grills – supply, return and exhaust.

2. Seal by substantial method to prevent barrier from coming loose.

Use blue painter tape only and do not use duct tape anywhere.

ABOVE CEILING INSPECTIONS – as part of work planning:

1. Allowed to remove one tile per 50 square feet for inspection with no

IC control.

2. No work will be allowed without IC control with the exception of allowing cable pulling which may be done with the CUBE method.

FIRE OR SMOKE BARRIERS:

1. Temporary barriers must be built to give the same rating through an alternate path when existing barriers must be compromised.

2. Permanent new rated walls and ceilings (as needed) will be built before existing rated barriers are compromised.

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Matrix - Class of Precautions: Construction Project by Patient Risk

Construction Project Type

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

Areas surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact

Unit Below

Unit Above

Lateral

Lateral

Behind

Front

Risk Group-

NA

High

Risk Group

High

NOTE:

General Requirements:

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

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

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

NOISE AND VIBRATION:

Site inspection and detail of plan:

Patient Risk Group

TYPE A

TYPE B

TYPE C

TYPE D

LOW Risk Group

I

II

III/IV

MEDIUM Risk Group

III

IV

MEDIUM/HIGH Risk Group

HIGHEST Risk Group

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Date:

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

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1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing elevators, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Upgrade Elevators, Buildings A, B, C & D as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR.

C. Offices of BES DESIGN/BUILD, 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Insert FAR clause 52.212-11 in the contract specifications.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes, but is not limited to, modernization of traction elevators P10, P11, P12, S1 and S2, interior cab upgrade of elevators S7, P8, P9, P17 and P18, and installation of new smoke vents for elevator shafts in Buildings A, B, C and D.

B. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1: Deduct Modernization of Elevator S7. Replacement of smoke vent to remain as part of the bid.

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2: Deduct Modernization of Elevator P8. Replacement of smoke vent to remain as part of the bid.

D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.3: Deduct Modernization of Elevator P9. Replacement of smoke vent to remain as part of the bid.

E. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.4: Deduct Modernization of Elevator P17.

Replacement of smoke vent to remain as part of the bid.

F. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.5: Deduct Modernization of Elevator P18.

Replacement of smoke vent to remain as part of the bid.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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. Guards:

1. No Contractor Provided Security Guards will be required by the VA for this work.

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, A/E UPGRADE ELEVATORS BUILDINGS A,B,C,and D

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Buildings A, B, C and D and the VA Campus 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 VA Campus areas required to remain in operation.

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 COR or 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. Phasing:

Buildings A, B, C and D must maintain their operation during normal business hours. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in

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advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

I. Buildings A, B C and D will be occupied during performance of work.

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. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc.

to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

1. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. When the building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Buildings A, B, C and D at all times.

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 a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days 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 Buildings A, B, C and D. Interruption

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time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. 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.

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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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 and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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 Buildings A, B, C and D.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain

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the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to

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existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the A/E Team.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT REQUIRED.)

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on VA Campus property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building

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operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.15 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT REQUIRED.)

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded.