36C24818R0140-004.doc

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

548-18-110

Replace DA tank and auxiliary controls

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

21.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

31.5 FIRE SAFETY

61.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

81.7 ALTERATIONS

81.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

81.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

91.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

91.11 RESTORATION

101.12 PHYSICAL DATA

101.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

111.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

111.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

111.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

111.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

111.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

111.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

111.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT‑FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A.

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for “replacement of the deaerating feed water tank and AC boiler controls” as required by drawings and specifications.

B.

Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C.

N/A D.

N/A E.

All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F.

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

G.

Training:

1.

All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee.

2.

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

H.

VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A.

ITEM 1, Install controls and instruments as required to replace existing programmable loop controllers (AC Stations) which are obsolete and no longer able to be repaired. Controls for Boilers 1, 2 and 3 were upgraded and replaced with Hays Cleveland UPAC™ controls in 2011. Plant master controls were not upgraded at that time, and are to be upgraded with UPAC™ controls as specified in standard VA Sections 230911 for Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant, and Section 235011 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment. Other upgrades to the Main Control Panel are to also be completed as also identified in Section 230911. In additions, replacement of the deaerating feed water tank is also required in this project. Replacement of certain valves on the DA Tank is also required. Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, and removal of existing component structures and construction and certain other items.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR N/A

A.

Original drawing will be furnished.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A.

Security Plan:

1.

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

2.

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

B.

Security Procedures:

1.

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

2.

For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer and COR so that escort 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: N/A D.

Key Control: N/A 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 on CD’s in specified location following VA standards.

F.

Motor Vehicle Restrictions 1.

Only one work vehicle is allowed outside the work area (energy center) all other employee vehicles shall be parked in the visitor parking areas.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A.

Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2011 National Electrical Code 101-2012 Life Safety Code 241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 4.

VHA Directive 2005-007 B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241.Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Provide documentation to the COR that all construction workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C.

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

D.

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

E.

Temporary Construction Partitions: N/A F.

Temporary Heating and Electrical: N/A G.

Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

H.

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

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: N/A L.

Sprinklers: N/A 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 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR.

N.

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

O.

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager Officer at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

P.

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

Q.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

R.

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

S.

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

T.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A.

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

B.

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

C.

The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D.

Working space and space available for storing materials shall be requested by the contractor and reviewed and approved by the CO through the COR.

E.

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

F.

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

G.

Phasing: N/A H.

Building N/A

I.

Construction Fence: N/A

J.

N/A K.

Utilities Services: N/A L.

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

Minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic.

N.

Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

O.

Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: N/A

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A.

Survey: N/A

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A.

Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B.

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

E.

Final Cleanup:

1.

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

2.

Perform cleaning of all surfaces in the immediate construction area.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A.

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

1.

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

2.

Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center and recycled with receipts as applicable. See SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

a.

Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261

Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262

Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263

Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761

PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172

Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173

Shippers ‑ General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173

Subpart A General

49 CFR 173

Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173

Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA

Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6‑PCB‑6 and 6‑PCB‑7

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS N/A

1.11 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 existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and 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).

1.12 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.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES N/A

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A.

The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

1.15 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's review, as often as requested.

C.

Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D.

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

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A.

For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property.

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE N/A

1.18 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1.

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS N/A

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS N/A

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS N/A Use Energy Center public toilet

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A.

The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT N/A

1.24 TESTS

A.

Pre‑test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre‑tested.

B.

Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C.

Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

D.

All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

E.

Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

A.

Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B.

Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub‑assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross‑referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C.

Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory‑trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter‑related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.26 GOVERNMENT‑FURNISHED PROPERTY N/A

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS N/A

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT N/A

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A.

Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B.

Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

A.

Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B.

Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C.

Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D.

Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and is made a part of this specification.

E.

Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION N/A

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images N/A

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION N/A

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