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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION	1
1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)	2
1.5 FIRE SAFETY	6
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS	10
1.7 ALTERATIONS	18
1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES	20
1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION	23
1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS	25
1.11 RESTORATION	27
1.12 PHYSICAL DATA	27
1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES	28
1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK	28
1.15 As-Built Drawings	29
1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND GROUNDS	30
1.17 COTR and Contracting Officer FIELD OFFICEs	31
1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT	31
1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS	32
1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS	33
1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES	34
1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT	36
1.23 TESTS / Commissioning	36
1.24 INSTRUCTIONS	37
1.25 GOVERNMENTFURNISHED PROPERTY	38
1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS	39
1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT	40
1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN	40
1.29 SAFETY SIGN	40
1.30 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES	41
1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION	42

West Palm Beach VA Hospital 548-18-602

REPLACE FINISHES TO CLC NORTH

General Requirements, Revised April 2013 Section 01 00 00 – Page i

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A.	Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and other items as indicated herein. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, labor, materials, temporary equipment and items, tools, specialty services, supervision, and provide design and build services to renovate Building #3 the CLC 548-18-602 Replace Finishes CLC North at the West Palm Beach Veterans Hospital located in West Palm Beach, Florida as required by drawings and specifications. Asbestos testing of materials are required before demolition/modification of work.
B.	Visits to the site by Bidders are highly recommended and may be made only by appointment with the Project Manager/Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), Taylor Blake at telephone number (561) 422-6987. All bids will take into consideration of existing site conditions; it is the responsibility of the contractor to review the entire job site footprint and existing site conditions prior to bid submission. All proposals shall include a detailed cost breakdown (materials, labor, and equipment) by trade, specification division and section; lump sum costs are not acceptable.
C.	The ArchitectEngineers (A/E), 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 or other parties retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COTR and Contracting Officer (CO) 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 seven (7) calendar days, unless otherwise designated by the COTR and Contracting Officer.
E.	All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA Police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.
F.	Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an 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.
G.	Training:
1.	Beginning July 31, 2005, all supervisory type personnel and employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. Beginning July 31, 2005, all non-supervisory type personnel and employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety Course and other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

3.	Submit copies of certificates and training records for all such personnel and employees that may be and/or will be on the work site(s) to the COTR and Contracting Officer for approval before the start of any work on-site.
H.	Related Work: This specification section applies to ALL Divisions (0 through 34) of work under ALL other specification sections. A partial list of Codes and Standards adopted by the Department of Veterans Affairs is attached in Appendix B.
I.	Normal Operation / Construction Hours: Construction operations at the West Palm Beach VA Hospital are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays. Requests to work beyond normal work hours shall be submitted in writing to the COTR for approval and will include a description of work to be performed. Approval is subject to availability of the COTR, type of work to be performed, and the specific hours requested. Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM. Approval to work beyond this time will also include an evaluation of the anticipated noise level generated by the contractor. Under no circumstances will the contractor proceed without express, written approval of the COTR.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, specialty services, supervision, and tools to provide design and build services to Replace Finishes CLC North at the West Palm Beach Veterans Hospital located in West Palm Beach, Florida includes structural and certain other items of work required by the drawings and specifications. All work is to be completed in 365 calendar days.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Additional sets of drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from PDF document copies that can be requested from the COTR’s electronic files.

B. Additional sets of drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from electronic or reproducible hard copy prints furnished by the ISSUING OFFICE. Such media or prints shall be returned to the ISSUING OFFICE immediately after printing is completed.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A.	Security Plan:
1.	The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.
2.	The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

3. The General Contractor shall furnish to the COTR and Contracting Officer lists of employees that will be or may be on the construction site(s). The List shall be on Company letter head that provides all of the company contact information, shall provide the project number and title, locations of work, names of the employees, their titles, their job types, and personal contact numbers (i.e. cell phone). All sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers for the project shall furnish the same listing on their individual company letter heads to the GC whom will provide the lists to the COTR and Contracting Officer. These lists shall be updated as necessary during the entire duration of the project. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided with the contractors Daily Log reports. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided to the VA Police Department and their Dispatch Office where normal sign in and sign out occurs.

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.	For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall provide a request for approval 14 calendar days prior to the requested date, to the Contracting Officer and COTR, so that security, escort and other appropriate arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown or access closure described later in this section.
3.	No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Photography may never include VA patients or personnel.
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.	The General Contractor shall not be required to provide unarmed guards at the project site twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week or after construction hours.
2.	Any guard provided shall have communication devices to report events as directed by VA Police.
3.	The General Contractor is not required to install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

4. The General Contractor may need to provide a guard as required by the contract drawings and specifications, including specification sections for Asbestos Abatement.

D.	Key Control:
1.	The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COTR and Contracting Officer 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 lock cylinders with associated parts and instructions to the VA COTR and locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

3. Contractor may be issued keys and/or keycard for construction through the COTR and Contracting Officer.

4.	All keys and/or keycard must be turned in at the end of Contract.
5.	Any key assigned to the contractor, which is lost or stolen will result in a replacement cost of $100.00 per key and/or keycard either lost or stolen. Any key either lost or stolen shall be reported to the COTR; it is the contractor’s responsibility to inform VA Police and give a detailed report about the key loss. The contractor shall take a copy of the official police report and make payment to the Agent Cashier before any additional replacement keys are made. Final payment may be withheld and/or reduced until all keys are returned or accounted for. A copy of the Police Report and receipt of payment shall be provided to the VA COTR.
E.	Document Control:
1.	Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.
2.	The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.
3.	Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.
4.	These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.
5.	All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.
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.

c. Any files submitted electronically (including but not limited to specifications, drawings, and close out documents) shall not have the following characters in their file name: \ / : * ? “ < > | # { } % ~ &.

F.	Motor Vehicle Restrictions
1.	Loading Dock access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies, contractors shall get written approval from COTR prior to entering loading dock.
2.	Contractors are prohibited from parking in patient/visitor and employee parking areas. Parking in the Loading Dock is never permitted unless contractor has received prior written approval from COTR. Parking, if available, shall be in designated locations on 6th floor of parking garage only. Violators will be ticketed.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A.	Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.
1.	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
E84-2008	Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
2.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
10-2006	Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
30-2007	Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
51B-2003	Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
70-2007	National Electrical Code
241-2004	Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
3.	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
29 CFR 1926	Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

4. Hospital Policy Memorandums:

HPM 138-03	Safety and Health during Construction Activities
HPM 138-04	Lockout / Tagout Program
HPM 138-15	Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
HPM 138-17	Notification of Fire Alarm Shutdown
HPM 138-23	Utility Shutdown Procedures
HPM 138-24	Infection Control during Construction and Renovation
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 COTR and Contracting 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 COTR and Contracting Officer that all individuals have undergone the 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.	Temporary Facilities: 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 6.1 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3.0 m (10 feet).
E.	Temporary Construction Partitions:
1.	Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between, construction areas, the areas that are described in phasing requirements, and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. When Construction circumstances permit contractors may use poly barriers; double 6-mil poly extending through suspended ceiling to Floor Slab deck of roof, in lieu of hard barriers. Use of Poly Barriers must be approved by COTR prior to installation.

3.	Install one-hour and/or two-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings and/or as indicated in the specification sections 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.
4.	Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration fire stop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
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 COTR and Contracting Officer.
H.	Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COTR and the Contracting Officer.
I.	Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.
J.	Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.
K.	Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.
L.	Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.
M.	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 four (4) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COTR and Contracting 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 COTR and Contracting Officer.
N.	Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Replace all smoke detection devices in the construction area with heat detection devices for the duration of the project. Coordinate with COTR and CO to insure compliance with VA SOP & HPM’s. Prior to final project inspection, smoke detectors shall be reinstalled. In lieu of replacement of smoke detectors, contractor may provide covers for smoke detectors to be installed for duration of workday and removed at the end of work operations each day. Use of temporary covers for smoke detectors must be approved by COTR prior to installation and use.
O.	Hot Work (Burn Permit): Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR and Contracting Officer. Obtain permits from facility COTR and Contracting Officer at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. See Appendix C for the proper procedure and forms and Appendix D for the proper safety procedures for hot work.
P.	Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas daily. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions daily to COTR and Contracting Officer. See HPM 138-03.
Q.	Smoking: Smoking is not prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside and outside of existing buildings and additions under construction. Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas on the VA Campus.
R.	Waste: Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings and site daily. All waste and debris shall not be removed between the hours of 8 AM and 3:30 PM. Any removal of waste/debris between 8 AM and 3:30 PM must be approved by COTR prior administration.
S.	Construction Operations: Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.
T.	Impaired Areas: If required, submit documentation to the COTR and Contracting Officer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

U. Forms: Forms for certain Fire Safety items are attached to this specification section.

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 COTR and 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 COTR and 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 COTR and the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.
C.	The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COTR and the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COTR and 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 COTR and Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall keep ALL work areas, storage areas, staging areas, and access areas and routes clean and neat. The Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so there is no debris lying around. The containers shall be emptied at least daily and trash disposed of by the contractor. See section 1.5.R for disposal hours.

E. If available, contractor will be allotted one dumpster space, regardless of # of projects on site. If no space is available on-site contractor is responsible for hauling/dumping waste outside of VA premises.

F.	Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct. See section 1.4.F above for parking information.
G.	Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.
H.	Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the 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 COTR and Contracting Officer 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 (2) work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.
3.	Where access by the 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.
I.	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 COTR and Contracting Officer. 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.
J.	Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COTR and Contracting Officer 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 COTR and Contracting Officer twenty-one (21) calendar days in 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 the Medical Center Director, COTR and Contracting Officer and Contractor.
1.	The contractor is to submit his phasing schedule in writing to the Contracting Officer for review and approval no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This includes utility outages and access closures.
2.	All work, such as corridor work, which is outside the main construction area, shall be done on evenings or weekends, so as not to disrupt the normal operations.
3.	The contractor shall have all submittals completed and turned in to the Government for review by the A/E firm no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the signed Notice to Proceed. The government will return submittals within twenty-one (21) calendar days from acceptance from the contractor. NO WORK SHALL BE STARTED UNTIL ALL RELATED SUBMITTALS ARE APPROVED. All materials shall be approved by the Government prior to delivery to the job site and start of work.
4.	All renovation activities will take place at a busy Medical Center. The contractor shall not interfere with existing, on-going functions, or normal activity of the hospital. The contractor will provide walk-off mats for dust control, appropriate construction barriers, and keep noise & vibration to a minimum during normal business hours. Contractors shall review Hospital Policy Memorandum (HPM) No. 138-24, “Infection Control During Construction and Renovation” and comply as outlined in this policy. Certain portions of the work will be confined to evenings, and/or weekends, as identified on the drawings.
5.	No work shall start until the preconstruction survey and inspection is completed.
6.	The Contractor shall provide a detailed asbestos abatement schedule, if required by the project scope.
7.	Any utility service, parking lot, roadway, loading dock, and/or Grounds interruptions requests shall be submitted in writing twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of the planned utility interruption/access closure. For approval and coordination, see HPM 138-23 Appendix C.
8.	Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from the Medical Center through the COTR and the Contracting Officer.
K.	Vacated Buildings: Building(s) will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.
L.	Occupied Buildings: Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.
1.	Certain areas of Building(s) will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods. 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 Affair’s 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.
2.	Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.
M.	Buildings and Systems: When a building is turned over to Contractor, the Contractor shall accept entire responsibility. Therefore:
1.	Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 62 Degrees Fahrenheit 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 preinspection 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.
N.	Existing Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the 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 a main branch or suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the COTR and Contracting Officer.
1.	No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the COTR and Contracting Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS, and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements. The attached Live Electrical Work notification form must be used. See Appendix C for the proper procedure and forms and Appendix D for the proper safety procedures to be followed.
2.	Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COTR and Contracting Officer, in writing, twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. See Appendix C for the proper procedure and forms and Appendix D for the proper safety procedures to be followed.
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 the 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 twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COTR and Contracting Officer.
5.	In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the COTR and Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical. On the next business day, the contractor’s Daily Log report shall explain the circumstances causing the emergency and the corrective actions taken.
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.

O. Abandoned Lines: N/A P. Roads, Parking Lots, Docks and Grounds: 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.
2.	Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, parking lots, walks and entrances must be approved by the COTR and Contracting Officer.

3. Interruptions of these areas must be requested, in writing, at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COTR and Contracting Officer.

4. Interruptions will follow the same procedures as outlined in Article 1.6.N.2, Existing Utility Services.

Q.	Coordination of Work: Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COTR and Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.16, USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND GROUNDS.
R.	Coordination of Construction with Medical Center Director: The activities at a Medical Center shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Medical Center, through the COTR and Contracting Officer, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with facility activities on the campus. All communication between the contractor and the medical center personnel must be done through the COTR and/or CO. Contractors are not to disturb Medical Center Personnel during hours of operation. Construction noise during the events or services shall not disturb the events or service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the event or service area during this period:
1.	The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing event or service areas before these dates.

2. The Medical Center observes the following Federal Holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.

3. Clean-up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

S. Sign-In / Sign-Out Procedures:

1.	All contractor employees are required to sign in and out at VA Police dispatch located in Building #1, First floor, A-Wing, Room 1A-147, near the Emergency Room Entrance, unless otherwise directed by the COTR. A valid state driver’s license or state identification card is mandatory for all employees to have access to this facility. All employees are required to wear the assigned VA badges at all times.
2.	If after-hour key service is needed, contact the Hospital Police Dispatch Office at extension 7554. All after hours work shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer in writing 14 calendar days prior to approval.
T.	Reports:
1.	Daily Logs: In conjunction with the contractor's daily report, Contractor shall furnish a daily report for each day from the date of Notice to Proceed until Final Acceptance, including those days that no work is performed. The report shall have attached there to a copy of inspections conducted by the VA, a list of all employees on site that day, however, this does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to conduct and report inspections. Daily reports shall be submitted on Form VAF 10-6131, "Daily Log” to the COTR by 9:00 AM the following duty day.
2.	Payrolls: The Contractor shall submit two (2) copies of certified payrolls required by VAAR 852.23685 Supplementary Labor Standard Provision. Certified payrolls shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than Wednesday for the previous week.
3.	Payment Requests: Monthly payment requests from the contractor will not be processed unless all paperwork is current, including daily reports, asbestos reports, updated process schedules and certified payrolls for the prime and all subs.
4.	Requests for Information and/or Clarification: All RFI’s and RFC’s shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer to ensure timely response. The Government will answer RFI’s and RFC’s within twenty-one (21) calendar days from acceptance from the contractor.
5.	Submittal Log: The contractor shall utilize the specifications and drawings to prepare and provide a submittal log. The Submittal Log shall list all submittals by specification section, paragraph and drawing numbers from the beginning to the end of the documents. The Submittal Log shall be provided to the COTR and Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of Notice To Proceed. The Government may require additional submittals at its discretion at no additional cost. All submittals shall be approved, by the Contracting Officer prior to beginning related work.
U.	Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s): Contractor shall provide three (3) GREEN Loose-leaf binders, permanently labeled “MSDS for Project _Install Banners Campus Wide” with copies of each Material Safety Data Sheets for each and every product, chemical, and other required materials to be used on this project.
1.	All instructions for use shall be compiled with.
2.	Products will not be used until MSDS's are submitted to the COTR. These shall be provided for any material no later than the day before those materials arrive on VA property.
3.	The contractor shall maintain a current binder on the job site at all times, readily available for viewing by the COTR, Contracting Officer, or Safety Officer.
4.	At no time shall the Contractor have, or permit the sub-contractors to have, materials on VA property/station without MSDS.
V.	Fire Retardant Materials: All materials used on this project, including temporary barriers, plywood, poly, and other required materials shall be fire retardant. All poly shall be 6 mil. minimum. The semi-permanent construction barriers shall be smoke tight.
W.	Smoke Free Facility: The West Palm Beach VA Hospital is a SMOKE FREE facility. There is NO SMOKING allowed in any interior or exterior spaces, including all Mechanical Spaces and roofs. Smoking is only permitted in designated exterior smoking areas.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A.	Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COTR and Contracting Officer of buildings, grounds, areas of buildings and grounds in which alterations occur, and areas which are anticipated routes of access. The contractor shall furnish a report, signed by all three, which lists any deficiencies noted at that time. This report shall be approved by the VA prior to the start of any work. The inspection shall include a 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(s) and grounds.
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(s).
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, COTR and Contracting Officer.
B.	Relocated Items: Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the COTR and Contracting Officer, 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 52.2362) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.2434 and VAAR 852.23688).
C.	ReSurvey: Thirty (30) calendar days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor, COTR and Contracting Officer together shall make a thorough resurvey 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.	Resurvey 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 roofs, 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.

4. Once the contractor is notified by the VA of problems or damage to VA property, the contractor shall take immediate corrective action to protect and restore said property. During normal duty hours, corrective action shall be initiated within two (2) hours. After normal duty hours, corrective action shall be initiated within four (4) hours. The Daily Log for that day shall explain the problem(s) and corrective action(s) taken.

5. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction, dust-proof, asbestos containment, smoke rated, and/or fire rated barriers where specified, where indicated on the drawings, and as directed by the COTR. Access doors in barriers shall be hinged and secured with VA provided locks if available ; if VA locks are not available contractor is to provide locks as well as extra keys (3) to the VA. Walk-off mats shall be provided at all access doors.

6. Block off all ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction. Provide Negative Air Machines as specified, to maintain negative pressure within the construction area(s).

7. The contractor shall not allow trash and debris to accumulate on the job site. As a minimum, trash and debris shall be removed once daily, with no flammable materials or trash left on the construction site overnight. All debris shall be removed from the job site in a closed container and disposed of in a proper manner.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A.	Contractor’s shall review Hospital Policy Memorandum (HPM) No. 138-24 “Infection Control During Construction and Renovation” dated November 1, 2008 or latest version and comply as outlined in this policy. Certain portions of the work will be confined to evenings, and/or weekends, as identified on the drawings or in the specification sections. This HPM and others, either current or when updated, work in conjunction with this article. Work for this project has been deemed to be Type B, low risk, and requires CLASS II precautions under HPM 138-24.
B.	Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.
C.	Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection prevention measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group and as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COTR and Contracting Officer and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.
1.	All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the Medical Center.
D.	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 COTR, Contracting Officer 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.
E.	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 COTR and Contracting Officer. 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 COTR and Contracting Officer. 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, smoke tight, one-hour and/or two-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers, as required, to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COTR, Contracting Officer and Medical Center.
b.	HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 98% 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 pre-filter 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 610mm x 914mm (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.

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