36C25018B0675-002.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

WADE PARK

10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PALLIATIVE CARE/TCU EXPANSION PROJECT

PROJECT #541-18-503

100% CD’s Submission

April 4, 2018

MECHANICAL//ELEC. ENGINEER

Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, LLC

1540 Corporate Woods Pkwy.

Uniontown, OH 44685 Phone 330.526.2700

ARCHITECT

Kaczmar Architects

400 Western Reserve Building 1468 West Ninth Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Phone 216.687.1555 Fax 216.687.1558

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Thorson Baker & Associates

3030 West Streetsboro Rd.

Richfield, OH 44286 Phone 330.659.6688

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT

Stephen J. Sebesta & Associates, Inc.

30628 Detroit Rd., No. 258 Westlake, OH 44145 Phone 330.526.2700

100% CD’s Submission VAMC WADE PARK 4/4/2018 Palliative Care – TCU Expansion Project No. 541-18-503

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS PAGES

00 01 00 Table of Contents 4

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 3

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements (TOC:1) 1-21

OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations 1-7

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) 1-4

Construction Safety Poster – Cleveland VA 1

Interim Life Safety Risk Assessment Form 1-2

Contractor Safety and Security Orientation 1

Job Safety Check Sheet 1-2

01 23 00 Alternates 1

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 9

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 1-32

Site Specific Accident Prevention Plan - Sample 1-49

Infection Control During Construction 1-9

Infection Control Risk Assessment 1-8

Infection Control Orientation for Construction Workers 1-2

Infection Control Construction Permit 1-3

Infection Control Construction Inspection Form 1-2

01 42 19 Reference Standards 7

01 45 00 Quality Control 16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 8

01 45 35 Special Inspections 11

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 8

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 1

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 6

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 14

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 4

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 51

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment 4

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – Not Used

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 6

05 31 00 Steel Decking 7

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 7

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Translucent Resin Panel System 6

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 13

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 3

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Reroofing 7

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 7

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 18

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers 7

07 40 00 Siding Panels 9

07 53 23 EPDM Roofing 16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 22

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 7

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 9

07 84 00 Firestopping 6

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 8

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 7

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 5

08 71 00 Door Hardware 25

08 71 13.11 Low-Energy Power Assist Door Operators 6

08 80 00 Glazing 13

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 7

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 9

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 9

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 21

09 30 33 Stone Tiling 13

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 11

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 5

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 7

09 68 00 Carpeting 7

09 75 20 Quartz Surfaces 5

09 91 00 Painting 23

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 6

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 6

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 35 30 Residential Casework 7

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – Not Used

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 7

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 11

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 29

22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 6

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 17

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 6

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 19

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 10

23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 14

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 38

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 12

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 10

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 4

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 4

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 3

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 10

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 7

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 5

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11

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26 09 23 Lighting Controls 5

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 5

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 8

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 36

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 5

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 13

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 9

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 9

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 17

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – Not Used

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 12

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – Not Used

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – Not Used

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – Not Used

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – Not Used

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – Not Used

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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SECTION 00 01 15

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

Drawing No. Title

GI-1 Title Sheet & Drawing Index

ARCHITECTURAL

1-AS-0.1 Third Floor Interim Life Safety Plan – Phase I

1-AS-0.2 Third Floor Interim Life Safety Plan – Phase II

1-AS-3.0 Third Floor Existing Conditions Plan

1-AS-3.1 Third Floor Demolition Plans – Phases I & II

1-AS-3.2 Third Floor Improvement Plans – Phases I & II

1-AS-3.3 Third Floor Reflected Ceiling Plans – Phases I

& II

1-AS-4.0 Fourth Floor Existing Conditions Plan

1-AS-4.1 Fourth Floor Demolition & Improvement Plans –

Phase I

1-AS-5.0 New Living/Dining Roof Enclosure – Exterior

Elevations

1-AS-5.1 New Living/Dining Roof Enclosure – Building &

Wall Sections

1-AS-5.2 Enlarged Plan and Section Details

1-AS-6.0 Interior Elevations

1-AS-6.1 Interior Elevations and Enlarged Details

1-AS-6.2 Enlarged Millwork Details

1-AS-7.0 Door Schedule, Wall Types, and Details

1-AS-7.1 Finish Plans and Schedule

STRUCTURAL

S-1.00 General Notes & Specifications

S-1.01 General Notes & Specifications

S-1.02 Partial Roof Framing Plan & Sections

MECHANICAL/HVAC

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M-0.1 HVAC General Notes, Symbol Legends, and

Schedules

M-1.1 Demolition – Partial Third Floor Plans – HVAC

Ductwork

M-1.2 Demolition – Partial Third Floor Plans – HVAC

Piping

M-2.1 New Work – Partial Third Floor Plans – HVAC

Ductwork

M-2.2 New Work – Partial Third Floor Plans – HVAC

Piping

M-3.1 HVAC Details and Temperature Controls

PLUMBING

P-0.1 Plumbing General Notes, Schedules, & Details

P-1.1 Demolition – Partial Third Floor Plans –

Plumbing Waste/Vent

P-1.2 Demolition – Partial Third Floor Plans –

Plumbing Piping

P-2.1 New Work – Partial Third Floor Plans – Plumbing

Waste/Vent

P-2.2 New Work – Partial Third Floor Plans – Plumbing

Piping

ELECTRICAL

E-0.1 Electrical Symbol Legend and General Notes

E-0.2 Lighting Fixture Schedule and Lighting Details

E-1.1 Demolition – Partial Third Floor Plans –

Electrical

E-2.1 Lighting – Partial Third Floor Plans –

Electrical

E-2.2 Power – Partial Third Floor Plans – Electrical

E-2.3 Systems – Partial Third Floor Plans –

Electrical

E-3.1 Electrical Details

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-0.1 Fire Protection General Notes & Symbol Legend

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FP-1.1 New Work – Partial Third Floor Plans – Fire

Protection

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

1-AA-1 Third Floor Asbestos Abatement Plan

1-AA-2 Asbestos Abatement Standard Details

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ABOVE-CEILING WORK REQUIREMENTS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

ATTACHMENTS

OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations - Attachment 1

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment - Attachment 2

Construction Safety Poster - Cleveland VA - Attachment 3

Interim Life Safety Risk Assessment Form - Attachment 4

Contractor Safety and Security Orientation - Attachment 5

Job Safety Check Sheet - Attachment 6

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Project Description: This is a multi-phased project located on the third floor of the Main Medical Center that will renovate approximately 2,000

SF of interior space as well as build out an additional 1,000 SF located on the northwest side of the Third Floor. The build out will convert an existing open porch into a therapeutic enclosed atrium. The existing porch will also require new HVAC, Electrical, and Fire Suppression

Systems. The interior renovation area will be gutted and reconfigured into a Patient Living Room, Private Dining Room, Nourishment Station, Medical Storage Roo, and Family Lounge. The project will need to be done in multiple phases to best maintain the functionality of the

Medical Center.

1. Contractor shall completely prepare project site for building operations, including demolition, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Palliative Care – TCU Expansion project as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders will be in accordance with FAR clause

“52.236-27 Site Visits.”

C. Offices of Kaczmar architects incorporated, Thorson Baker & Associates, and Scheeser Buckley Mayfield LLC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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1. Contractor shall designate a full time superintendent dedicated solely to this project and who will be on site for the duration of the project.

F. 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.

1. General Contractor shall designate a full time superintendent dedicated solely to the project and who will be on site for the duration of the project.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the following required hours of OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

a. Superintendent: 30 hours

b. All other Workers: 10 hours

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

General Contractor shall refer to solicitation for bid item descriptions.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, zero (0) sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3 days' notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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

3. All construction doors/access doors must use VA key system and remain locked at all times from the corridor/exterior side.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access 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.

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6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. No parking is available at Medical Center for contractors and

Contractor commuter vehicles shall be parked off-site.

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

01 00 00 - 6 sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient that do not impede with

Medical Center activities. 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 and review and approval by COR.

4. All noise generating operations which are disruptive to Hospital operations as determined by the COR, including but not limited to cutting of ceilings, walls and floor coring, drilling etc., is prohibited during normal business hours and shall be scheduled during weekends or between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, unless otherwise determined by COR. Include all premium time charges in Bid. The COR has sole discretion to stop work and require that it be performed after normal business hours, with no additional cost to the

Government. Additionally, such work performed adjacent to occupied patient rooms is prohibited.

G. Phasing:

1. The work for this project is intended to be accomplished in multiple phases as described by the Drawings. If the Contractor elects to create additional phases, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends

01 00 00 - 7 to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance for final approval of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor. Final inspection of each phase before moving to the next phase will be required through the

Contracting Officer and COR.

2. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

3. To insure proper execution of each phase, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

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

H. When a section of the building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

3. 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

01 00 00 - 8 serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, medical gases, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, three (3) work/business days in advance of a minor shut down and two (2) weeks in advance of a major interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. Contractor shall thoroughly investigate impact of all shutdowns on patients and staff prior to proceeding with shutdown.

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, including crane and dock usage, must be requested, in writing, at least 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

6. All utility service shutdowns such as water, gas, medical gasses, steam, sewers, electricity, or fire protection shall occur during off-hours or weekends at no additional cost to the Government.

Shutdowns can be mandated at the discretion of the COR to take place after normal business hours, including Saturdays and Sundays, with no additional cost to the Government.

J. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged 6" beyond the project boundary line. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

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4. Designated areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ABOVE-CEILING WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. For all work in public/staff areas that includes removal of ceiling tiles:

1. Use a pre-fabricated mobile containment unit to control dust.

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2. Use an air scrubber to maintain negative pressure and remove airborne dust particles inside the mobile containment unit.

B. Before starting work, obtain an Above Ceiling Work Permit (ACWP) from the COR.

C. The ACWP must be requested at least five business days in advance of the requested start date of the work. A floor plan identifying the work location must be included in the ACWP request submitted to the VA COR.

If an ACWP is not obtained in advance, then the VA will stop work.

D. Clear the work area of patients, staff, and visitors. Cover desks, chairs, floors, or other surfaces that may be subject to falling debris or dust.

E. Only one ceiling tile shall be removed at a time. If more than one ceiling tile is removed, a fire watch shall be posted.

F. When work is complete each day, replace the ceiling tile, remove the mobile containment unit/dust covers, and perform a cleanup of the area before allowing the area to be reoccupied. If work will exceed one day, penetrations make in smoke walls or rated fire walls shall be temporarily sealed with fire retardant material, such as mineral wool.

Ceiling tiles shall be replaced before leaving for the day.

G. Upon completion of the work, request the VA COR to perform a follow-up inspection of the work, so that the ACWP can be closed out.

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act

(TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply.

Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form

8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the

Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the COR.

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 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

01 00 00 - 13 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 Bid Solicitation GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work 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 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 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.

B. Establish and plainly mark lines for each partition and such other lines that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

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1.12 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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Architect's or COR's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall submit two full size, approved, completed sets of as-built drawings within 14 calendar days after the acceptance of the project by the COR, in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, except that As-Built drawings shall not be submitted electronically. As-Built drawings and O&M Manuals shall be submitted at the completion of each phase of a phased construction schedule, and one complete set of the entire project upon completion of the contract.

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges and at the conclusion of construction, contractor shall restore these areas to their original condition.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of newly 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.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item

01 00 00 - 15 of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired or replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators 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.

Contractor may use elevators for daily use for personnel only between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor to develop a proposed elevator usage plan for review and approval by COR.

3. 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.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by

Contracting Officer.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the COR. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.17 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 charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair or restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and

01 00 00 - 17 damage finished work, as determined by the COR, will not be permitted.

Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

1. Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve steam-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other waste will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion), of use of steam from the

Medical Center's system.

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others if required. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.19 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.

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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. Testing and balancing of each portion of a multiple-phased project shall be performed at the completion of each phase along with a report to the COR. Testing and balancing of the entire project shall be completed at the completion of the contract and a final report shall be submitted to the COR.

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.

1.20 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 (one hard copy each 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

01 00 00 - 19 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.