36C24918B0361-010.pdf

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ECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

CORRECT OUT-BUILDING EXTERIOR DEFICIENCIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 construction security requirements

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 As-Built Drawings

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.16 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, and supervision to perform work to repair the building façades including rusted lintels around windows, doors, and vertical vent openings; repairing and replacing lose and cracked bricks, loose and cracked mortar joints, failed joint sealant, and cracked window sills. Work will include Transite asbestos abatement and siding replacement as cited below. Repairs will be made using methods such as epoxy repair, caulking, tuck pointing, acid washing, painting or other standard industry or VA accepted practice as required by specifications. Fire escape on building 4 and basement door on building 3 will be replaced.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

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

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as

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PRAT team.

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

F. VHA Directive 7715, Safety and Health during Construction, dated April 6, 2017 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes repair of rusted lintels around windows, doors, and vertical vent openings; repairing and replacing broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stone; replacing failed joint and parapet stone sealant;

cleaning and sealing brick and cast stone. Work will include asbestos abatement and siding replacement as cited below.

Repairs will be made using methods such as epoxy repair, caulking, tuck pointing, acid washing, painting or other standard industry or VA accepted practice as required by specifications.

B. ITEM 1: BUILDING T-1 is a storage building. Work associated with building T-1 consists of:

1. Asbestos Abatement of Transite panel siding (refer to figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) below.

2. Removal of sheathing and bad/decayed studs as needed.

3. Installation of replaced studs and sheathing.

4. Installation of Tyvek building wrap.

5. Installation of new siding; refer to schedule of finishes.

6. Install contractor furnished insulated manual roll-up garage door.

7. Install replacement trim, gutters, downspouts. Refer to schedule of finishes.

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8. Cleanup and disposal of ACM.

9. NOTE: Windows are to be removed and building sheathing and siding to be installed over openings. There will be NO replacement of windows.

Figure 1. Building T-1 South and West Views

South Wall:

Abate and clad with Hardie Board. Remove windows and encapsulate with siding.

West Wall:

Abate and clad with Hardie Board. Replace roll-up door with manual insulated roll-up door.

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Figure 2. Building T-1 North Wall

North Wall:

Abate and clad with Hardie Board around barrel section.

Figure 3. Building T-1 East Wall

East Wall:

Abate and clad with Hardie Board. Remove window and encase with siding (no window).

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10. Period of Performance is 90 days from issuance of the

Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer. Work shall be done during normal business hours 07:30 through 16:00.

C. ITEM 2: BUILDING T-22 is a medical office building which operates Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays.

Noisy work should be done on weekend due to hearing tests conducted in the building. Repairs consist of:

1. Asbestos Abatement of Transite panel skirt (refer to figure (5) below.

2. Installation of new aluminum skirt to match existing replacement section.

3. Cleanup and disposal of ACM.

4. Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of the

Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer. Work shall be done during normal business hours 07:30 through 16:00 unless otherwise noted.

Figure 4. Building T-1 Asbestos T-1 Walls confirmed positive for Transite Siding: 20% CHR.

Abate using standard Transite Abatement.

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Figure 5. Building T-22 Asbestos Containing Skirt

T-22 Skirt:

Abate and clad with Aluminum siding to match existing.

Northeast corner shown.

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D. ITEM 3: BUILDING 8 Work. Repairs consist of:

1. Repairing and replacing broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stone (refer to attached drawings);

2. Replacing failed joint and parapet stone sealant;

3. Repairing cracked concrete;

4. Repairing four (4) upper corners – these will require brick to be removed and reset due to amount of degradation.

Brick to be re-used as much as possible; new brick may be used to match existing, refer to figures (7) and (8);

5. Replace caulk at fenestrations.

6. Clean and paint lintels.

Figure 6. Building 8 Brick Wall Cross Section

Bldg 8 is the original Boiler Steam Plant.

Significant degradation of brick façade has occurred on south facing walls and upper corners.

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7. Install new ladder to upper roof section.

8. Repoint failed mortar.

9. Cleaning and sealing brick, concrete, and cast stone.

TABLE 1. Estimate of Quantity of Work for Building 8

Deficiency Approx.

Qty

Suggested Corrective

Action

Lintels 162 LF Wire brush and/or sand blast clean, coat with epoxy paint.

Cracked Window/Door/

Vent Sealants

406 LF Remove and replace failing sealant around windows, vertical vent openings, and doors.

Loose or Broken Brick 10 SF Remove, replace, reset as needed.

Open Mortar Joints 2000 LF Route and repoint.

(Remove old caulk, clean, and repoint where appropriate)

Parapet Cap Joints 324 LF Remove and replace all sealant.

Vertical or diagonal

Brick Cracks

15 LF Route and point cracks.

Concrete / Cast Stone 32 SF Remove crumbing portion, undercut, mold in patch;

route cracks and fill.

Broken Corners 4 Remove and relay brick.

Wash and Seal Building

7190 SF

Wash surface and seal surface.

10. Including items listed in table (1), a few significant issues are outlined below.

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11. Period of Performance is 180 days from issuance of the

Figure 7. Building-8 South Corners

Southwest upper corner fracturing. Requires removal of existing brick and rebuild of corner. Salvage brick may be used in conjunction with new brick. This corner had previous mortar repair.

Southeast upper corner fracturing. Requires removal of existing brick and rebuild of corner. Salvage brick may be used in conjunction with new brick. Southeast parapet cap stone requires replacement.

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Figure 8. Building-8 East View

All four upper corners are experiencing failure as noted in picture to the right. All four will require corners to be removed and re-laid from trim stone up to parapet cap stone.

Parapet cap stones require joint sealant to be removed and re-caulked.

Include with Southeast corner replace old corroded ladder and re-anchor. Include fall protection cage on replacement ladder.

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E. ITEM 4: BUILDING 7 Work. Building 7 is a Laundry Plant which operates 5 days per week. It is constructed in two parts, an older one primarily encapsulated in a newer renovation. This leaves the envelope in fair condition.

Repairs consist of:

1. Repairing and replacing broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stone (refer to attached drawings);

2. Replacing failed joint and parapet stone sealant;

3. Clean and paint lintels;

4. Repoint failed mortar joints;

175’

103’

Figure 9. Building 7 Perimeter Drawing

East

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5. Repairing cracked concrete;

6. Replace caulk at fenestrations;

7. Cleaning and sealing brick, concrete, and cast stone.

TABLE 2. Estimate of Quantity of Work for Building 7

Qty

Suggested Corrective

Action

Lintels 115 LF Wire brush and/or sand blast clean, coat with epoxy paint.

Cracked Window/Door/

Vent Sealants

1012 LF Remove and replace failing sealant around windows, vertical vent openings, and doors.

Loose or Broken Brick 3 SF Remove, replace, reset as needed.

Failed Joint Sealant 120 LF Remove and replace sealant.

Open Mortar Joints 4000 LF Route and repoint.

(Remove old caulk, clean, and repoint where appropriate)

Parapet Cap Joints 900 LF Remove and replace all sealant.

Vertical or diagonal

Brick Cracks

15 LF Route and point cracks.

Concrete / Cast Stone 50 SF Remove crumbing portion, undercut, mold in patch.

Wash and Seal Building

11,000 SF

8. Including items listed in table (2), a few significant

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9. Period of Performance is 120 days from issuance of the

Figure 10. Building 7 West Wall (north half)

Building 7 has multiple vertical joints which require removal/ replacement of caulk.

West side has broken brickwork in three locations to rebuild and one section of concrete (southwest corner)

Other sides per attached drawings.

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Figure 11. Building 7 East Wall (South half)

Building 7 east side has multiple trim joints to repoint including corner joints. Handicapped ramp and walk has multiple spots to perform concrete repair: remove damaged area and mold/anchor finished patch.

Repair cracks in south stair to clean-side dock.

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Figure 13. Building-7 Parapet Cap

Remove/replace caulk in parapet cap joints.

Note: upper metal siding also sits on stone caps.

Figure 12. Building 7 Typical Trim Mortar Joint

Typical stone mortar joint along trim. NOTE: Weep ports exist along course – DO NOT FILL.

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F. ITEM 5: BUILDING 12 Work. Building 12 is an Animal Research

Building which houses rats. This requires sensitivity to noise when working on the building to avoid frightening the animals. Coordination of work to be done with Robley Rex

VAMC Research Staff. Repairs consist of:

1. Repair and replacing broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stone (refer to attached drawings);

2. Replace failed joint and parapet stone sealant, note about two-thirds of the parapet has been covered with aluminum cap, only the exposed parapet need be addressed;

3. Repair cracked concrete;

4. Repair failed mortar joint in brick;

5. Clean and paint lintels;

6. Re-caulk fenestration where appropriate;

7. Clean and seal brick, concrete, and cast stone.

TABLE 3. Estimate of Quantity of Work for Building 12

Qty

Suggested Corrective

Action

Lintels 40 LF Wire brush and/or sand blast clean, coat with epoxy paint.

Cracked Window/Door/

Vent Sealants

131 LF Remove and replace failing sealant around windows, vertical vent openings, and doors.

Loose or Broken Brick 2 SF Remove, replace, reset as needed.

Failed Joint Sealant 16 LF Remove and replace sealant.

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Deficiency Approx.

Qty

Suggested Corrective

Action

Open Mortar Joints 60 LF Route and repoint.

(Remove old caulk, clean, and repoint where appropriate)

Parapet Cap Joints 48 LF Remove and replace all sealant.

Vertical or diagonal

Brick Cracks

10 LF Route and point cracks.

Concrete / Cast Stone 18 SF Remove crumbing portion, undercut, mold in patch.

Wash and Seal Building

5408 SF

8. Including items listed in table (3), a few significant

9. Period of Performance is 90 days from issuance of the

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Figure 14. Building-12 East Seam Between Sections

Building 12 seam: repair concrete and joint, reset brick where needed.

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Figure 15. Building-12 Southeast Corner View

Building 12 is composed of two sections, older south section and newer north section; both are constructed similarly. South has more damage. Southeast corner concrete cracked and brickwork displaced. Repair concrete and reset brick. Note that concrete is not trim, but structural, thus repair must consider load distribution.

Repair bottom of concrete stair on eastern, south stair.

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G. ITEM 6: BUILDING 21 Work. Building 21 is the Station

Chiller Plant next to Building 8. This building is newer and had recent work done on the south side around the doors.

1. Repair and replace broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stone (refer to attached drawings);

2. Replace failed joint and parapet stone sealant;

3. Repair cracked concrete;

4. Re-point failed mortar joints;

5. Clean and paint lintels;

6. Re-caulk fenestration where appropriate;

7. Clean and seal brick, concrete, and cast stone.

TABLE 4. Estimate of Quantity of Work for Building 21

Deficiency Approx.

Qty

Suggested Corrective

Action

Lintels 48 LF Wire brush and/or sand blast clean, coat with epoxy paint.

Cracked Window/Door/

Vent Sealants

162 LF Remove and replace failing sealant around windows, vertical vent openings, and doors.

Loose or Broken Brick 1 SF Remove, replace, reset as needed.

Open Mortar Joints 160 LF Route and repoint.

(Remove old caulk, clean, and repoint where appropriate)

Parapet Cap Joints 188 LF Remove and replace all sealant.

Concrete / Cast Stone 2 SF Remove crumbing portion, undercut, mold in patch.

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Wash and Seal Building

2524 SF

8. Including items listed in table (4), a few significant issues are outlined on drawings.

9. Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of the

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Figure 16. Building-21 North View

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H. ITEM 7: BUILDING 4 Fire Escape. Building 4 is an office building. Fire Escape added in renovation years ago is custom fabricated steel. Repairs consist of:

1. Replacing existing fire escape on the west side.

Replacement is to be constructed as existing. See schedule of finishes.

2. Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of the

Figure 17. Building-4 Fire Escape

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Figure 18. Building-4 Fire Escape Drawing

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I. Item 8: Building 3 West Basement Door. Building 3 is an office building undergoing interior renovations. Repairs consist of:

1. Remove entire assembly and replace existing original door set on the west side of building 3. Replacement is to be hollow steel door with welded-steel frame. See schedule of finishes. INSTALLER MUST FIELD MEASURE PRIOR TO

FABRICACTION DUE TO AGE OF OPENING.

Figure 19. Building-3 Basement Door

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2. Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of the

J. Item 9: Building T-3. Building T-3 is a wood-frame sheet metal garage with two roll-up garage doors. Building requires fresh coat of paint and replacement of wood trim.

1. Prep oxidized paint surface and repaint building.

2. Replace old wood trim with exterior treated wood trim;

paint replaced wood.

3. Period of Performance is 60 days from issuance of the

Figure 1. Building T-3 South View

Building is sheet metal that has aged from UV. Trim is old wood that needs to be replaced.

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J. Instruction to Bidders.

1. Each alternate deduction of work provides for the subtraction of direct labor and material costs as well as any indirect costs associated with the alternate deduction of work estimate. The IGCE includes all direct costs associated with this project to include mobilization, equipment usage, construction management services and other related general conditions which are to be in accordance with all appropriate State and Local regulations. Offer Items are as follows:

a. Base Offer: The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control to perform all work listed above as Items 1 through 9 for

VA Project #603-18-201 “Correct Out-Building Exterior

Deficiencies” at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY, in accordance with the information as described in the Statement of Work, attached specifications, and PDF drawings. Work includes, but is not limited to, Painting, Asbestos abatement, Installation of exterior Hardie Board siding, repair of rusted lintels and sealant around windows, doors, and vertical vent openings; repairing and replacing broken, cracked, or loose brick and cast stones including some parapet stones; replacing failed joint and parapet stone sealant; cleaning and sealing heavily stained brick and cast stone; repairing underlying structure at some locations which requires removal and replacement of brick veneer. Repairs will be made using methods such as epoxy repair, caulking, tuck pointing, brick-laying, acid washing, surface preparation, and painting or other standard industry or VA accepted practice. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 285 calendar days. Work on all buildings is assumed

01 00 00 -28 to be performed on each one concurrent with a winter break.

b. ALTERNATE #1: Work for Alternate #1 is the same as the

Base Offer, except for Deducts specified as Alternate

#1, which includes: Remove all associated with washing and sealing the building façade for each building contained in items 3, 4, 5, and 6. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 240

Calendar Days.

c. ALTERNATE #2: Work for Alternate #2 is the same as the

Base Offer and includes Alternate #1, except for

Deducts specified as Alternate #2, which Includes: Omit all work associated with Basement Door Replacement in

Building 3, listed as Item 8 above. The construction time allocated for completion of the work remains 240

Calendar Days as this item is assumed to be concurrent with the work associated with Item I.

2. Quoted price shall be broken down by Item Number

(Building).

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. 01 33 23: SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES. This work will require written submittals to be approved prior to use. AutoCAD Drawings are not part of this, however, shop drawings or marked up scans are to be handled as drawings, maintained, and submitted to the COR at completion of the project.

B. 01 74 19: CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Refer to spec for details. Brick shall be reused when possible. Records of waste disposal, salvaged, and recycled will be submitted to the COR upon completion of the project.

C. 04 01 40: RESTORATION IN HISTORIC STRUCTURES. While none of the buildings are listed on a historical register, they are

01 00 00 -29 to be maintained as such. Refer to specification for details.

D. 04 05 13: MASONRY MORTARING. Mortar used shall match existing color. Refer to specification for details.

E. 04 05 16: MASONRY GROUTING. Refer to specification for details.

F. 04 05 31: MASONRY TUCKPOINTING. In addition to typical cracked or open mortar joints, sanded caulk may have been substituted for grout. These joints are to be dug out and the joints properly pointed in accordance with the specification.

G. 04 20 00: UNIT MASONRY. No new construction is being performed, thus standard demonstration panel is not required. All other submittals are to comply with the specification.

H. 07 92 00: JOINT SEALANTS. Refer to specification for details.

I. 080 36 13: SECTIONAL DOORS. This is associated with the garage door on building T-1.

J. 08 71 00: DOOR HARWARE. Refer to specification for details.

K. 08 11 13: HOLLOW METAL DOORS. Refer to specification for details.

L. 09 06 00: SCHEDULE OF FINISHES. This is included as reference. Much of the scope specifies to match existing.

M. 09 91 00: PAINTING. Refer to specification for details.

Painting is required for multiple surface types: wood, steel, corroded galvanized steel. Do not paint anodized aluminum surfaces or galvanized surfaces that have not corroded.

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.

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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 COR 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 other than as defined in this spec.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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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. This project is not expected to have sensitive information.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. Vehicles shall be parked in the back of Lot 6 except for loading and unloading. Carpooling is strongly encouraged to minimize impact on patients.

2. Access to the loading dock shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and must be coordinated with the Warehouse Supervisor.

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

241-2009 .........Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 ......Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to

COR and Facility Safety Manager 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

01 00 00 -33 contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

241.

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

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and

NFPA 70.

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

Manager.

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

Manager.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA

30.

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J. 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 and facility Safety

Manager.

K. 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 at least 24 hours in advance.

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

M. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

N. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241.

Remove from buildings daily.

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

P. If required, submit documentation to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative 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.

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 -36 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. Dust producing evolutions shall be limited and dust contained when possible. HVAC inlets shall be covered with additional filter media when producing dust in vicinity of an intake.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

H. 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

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Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period. This is of particular importance when working over the Emergency

Department access.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical

Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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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.

K. 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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

B. Any items required to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

Contracting Officer’s 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.

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. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team for review for

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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.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

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

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

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris.

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 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.

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

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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.

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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and

Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions.

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the

(appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 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.

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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).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain an inventory of production per building and per drop on site to record progress.

B. Shop drawings created during the project shall be maintained and submitted to the COR at completion of the project.

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on

Medical Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

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a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable dry closets. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. Contractor personnel may use station public restrooms.

However, any abuse will result in the loss of this privilege.

1.15 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 amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The

Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining

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Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at

COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.16 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government will not be furnishing equipment for this project.

B. Some spare brick is available for patching.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS