36C25018B0816-008.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs

MARION, INDIANA

Renovate 4th Floor, Building 138

Issued for Construction

Client Project Number: 610-17-101

Construction Documents Project Manual

VOLUME 1 OF 3

March 19, 2018

HDR Project No. 10029484

3-19-18

12-01-16

610-17-101 Department of Veterans Affairs March 19, 2018

Renovate 4th Floor, Building 138 - Issued for Construction

Master Construction Specifications

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 26 13 Requests for Information (RFI) HDR

01 31 19 Project Meetings HDR

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-16

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN

GLOBES

09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 10-16

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 21 31 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation – Medium

Density

HDR

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 42 13 Foam-Filled Metal Wall Panels HDR

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07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 10-15

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 87 13 Solar Control Film HDR

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 10-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 72 31 Polyethylene Fabric Wallcovering 05-15

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09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 13 00 Directories 05-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 52 13 Projection Screens HDR

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 05-15

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 11-11

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-11

11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 11-11

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 02-11

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 09-15

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

13 20 00 Special Purpose Rooms (Audiometric Booths) 05-17

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 02-15

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

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23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Drawings listed below accompanying this Specifi cation form a part of the contract.

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

G-000 COVER SHEET

G-101 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & GENERAL NOTES

GI-104 LIFE SAFETY

GI-204 FOURTH FLOOR - INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

GC-101 PHASING PLAN

HAZARDOUS

HA101 THIRD FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA102 FOURTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

STRUCTURAL

SS001 STUCTURAL NOTES

SS101 FRAMING PLANS – UNIT B

SS102 FRAMING PLANS – UNIT C

SS103 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PHASE 1

SS104 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PHASE 2

SS105 ALTERNATE FRAMING PLANS – UNITS B & C

SS301 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-103 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-104 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - OVERALL

AD-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

AD-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

AD-105 ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

A-002 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

A-003 ALTERNATE #2 DEFINITION

A-103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

A-104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

A-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

A-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

A-105 PENTHOUSE FLOOR & ROOF PLANS

AR-105 ROOF PLAN

AC-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHAS E 1

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AC-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHAS E 2

AC-501 CEILING DETAILS

A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

A-202 DUCT CHASE SECTIONS

A-461 CASEWORK SECTIONS

A-501 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A-550 DETAILS

A-601 DOOR & FRAME SCHEDULES

A-602 DOOR AND FRAME TYPES AND DETAILS

A-701 WALL TYPES

A-702 INTERIOR FRAMING DETAILS

A-800 INTERIOR 3D PERSPECTIVES

AW101 SIGNAGE PLACEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1

AW102 SIGNAGE PLACEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2

AW103 SIGNAGE MESSAGE SCHEDULE PHASE 1

AW104 INTERIOR SIGNAGE STANDARDS

AW105 INTERIOR SIGNAGE- LIFE SAFETY SIGN TYPES

AW106 INTERIOR SIGNAGE- LIFE SAFETY SIGN TYPES

AW107 INTERIOR SIGNAGE- ROOM ID SIGNS

AW108 INTERIOR SIGNAGE- WAYFINDING

INTERIORS

I-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR - INTERIOR WALL FINISH PLAN - PHASE 1

I-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR - INTERIOR WALL FINISH PLAN - PHASE 2

IN-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR - FLOOR PATTERN PLAN - PHASE 1

IN-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR - FLOOR PATTERN PLAN - PHASE 2

IP-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR - WALL PROTECTION PLAN - PHAS E 1

IP-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR - WALL PROTECTION PLAN - PHAS E 2

I-201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 1

I-202 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 1

I-203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 1

I-210 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 2

I-211 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PHASE 2

I-501 INTERIOR FINISH DETAILS

EQUIPMENT

Q-100 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

Q-101 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

Q-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - PHASE 1

Q-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - PHASE 2

Q-601 PHASE 1 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

Q-602 PHASE 2 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE

PROTECTION

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FX104.1 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLA N PHASE 1

FX104.2 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLA N PHASE 2

FX105.1 ROOF FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

FX204.1

FOURTH FLOOR & PENTHOUSE FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK

PLAN PHASE 1

FX204.2

FOURTH FLOOR & PENTHOUSE FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK

PLAN PHASE 2

FX501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS & SYMBOLS LIST

PLUMBING

PD103.1 THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

PD103.2 THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

PD104.1 FOURTH FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

PD104.2 FOURTH FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

PD105.1 ROOF PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

PD105.2 ROOF PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

PG114.1

FOURTH FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

PHASE 1

PG114.2

FOURTH FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

PHASE 2

PG304.1

FOURTH FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PIPING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE

PG304.2

FOURTH FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PIPING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE

PJ601 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP203.1 THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

PP203.2 THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

PP204.1 FOURTH FLOOR PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

PP204.2 FOURTH FLOOR PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

PP205.1 ROOF & PENTHOUSE ROOF PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

PP205.2 ROOF & PENTHOUSE ROOF PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

PP401 ROOF PLUMBING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1 & 2 - ALT ERNATE

PQ501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES & SYMBOLS LIST

PW701 PLUMBING RISERS

PW702 PLUMBING STACKS

PW703 PLUMBING STACKS

HVAC

MD104.1 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

MD104.2 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

MD105.1 ROOF HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

MD105.2 ROOF HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

MH204.1 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

MH204.2 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

MH205.1 ROOF HVAC NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

MH205.2 ROOF HVAC NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

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MH401 HVAC ENLARGED PLANS

MH402 HVAC ENLARGED PLANS

MH403 SECTION

MH404 HVAC ENLARGED PLANS-ALTERNATE ROOFTOP UNITS

MH501 HVAC SCHEDULES & SYMBOLS LIST

MH502 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH601 HVAC DETAILS

MH602 HVAC DETAILS

MH603 HVAC DETAILS

MH604 HVAC DETAILS

MH701 HVAC ZONES

MP304.1 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC PIPING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

MP304.2 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC PIPING NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LIST

ED104.1 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - P HASE 1

ED104.2 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - P HASE 2

EL204.1 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PHA SE 1

EL204.2 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PHA SE 2

EP301 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT EXISTING POWER PLAN

EP304.1 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR POWER PLAN - PHASE 1

EP304.2 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR POWER PLAN - PHASE 2

EP304.3 ELECTRICAL OVERALL ROOF PLAN

EP304.4 ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE PLANS

EP304.4A ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE PLANS - ALTERNATE

EP304.5 ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ROUTING PLAN

EP401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

EJ501 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EJ502 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EJ601 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EJ602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM SCHEDULES

EJ603 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

EJ604 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM - NEW WORK

EK701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

FA804.1 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - P HASE 1

FA804.2 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - P HASE 2

FA804.3 ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE FIRE ALARM PLANS - PHA SE 2

FA804.4 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM DETAILS

TECHNOLOGY

ET000 TECHNOLOGY SYMBOL LIST

ET204.1 TECHNOLOGY FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

ET204.2 TECHNOLOGY FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

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ET304.1 TECHNOLOGY FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - RTLS - PHASE 1

ET304.2 TECHNOLOGY FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - RTLS - PHASE 2

ET401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED PLANS

ET402 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED PLANS

ET701 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

ET702 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SPECIFICATION SECTION)

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SPECIFICATION SECTION)

END OF SECTION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for buildi ng operations, including demolition and removal of existing struct ures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate 4th

Floor, Building 138 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by a ppointment with the COR.

C. Offices of HDR Architecture, Inc., as Architect-Eng ineers, shall render certain technical services during constructi on. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Gov ernment and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contr acting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject t o tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Vetera ns Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient t ime to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the s ite in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and fiel d 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 subcontract ors shall comply with VA security management program and obta in permission of the VA police, be identified by project and empl oyer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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

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

G. Training:

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1. All employees of general contractor or subcontracto rs shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and

/or other relevant competency training, as determin ed by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general constru ction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical a nd electrical work, utility systems, elevators, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other item s.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Deduct alternate to not replace win dows noted as

2-ALT1.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Deduct alternate to remove the mec hanical penthouses and units and replace them with exterior roof top units. See A-003 Alternate Definition.

D. Alternate NO. 3:

1. Deduct alternate to not build out Phase 2 as design ated on

GC101.

E. Add Alternate NO. 4:

1. Remove elevator machine from Phase 1.

F. Add Alternate NO. 5:

1. Remove elevator cab, rails and equipment from Pit, 3rd and 4 th floors.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 5 sets of specifications a nd drawings shall be furnished. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from repro ducible pdf’s provided during bidding process

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and adminis trative security procedures that shall 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 em ployees 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 s ubject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangemen ts can be provided for the employees. This notice is separat e from any notices required for utility shutdown described lat er in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down th e project site and order General Contractor’s employees off t he premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approv al 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 permanen t lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent install ation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Su b

Contractors shall submit an electronic security mem orandum describing the approach to following goals and main taining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeepi ng of all drawings, project manual and other project informat ion. 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 s hall need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting

Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or tr ansmitted from the project site without the written approval of

Contracting Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s an d diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner accepta ble to the

VA.

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in speci fied location following VA standards and procedures usin g an

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project dra wings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contra ctor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor personnel who have not registerd for a parking perm it and are found parking on station will be towed at contracto r’s expense.

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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 Build ing

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 Weldin g, 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 Con struction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire pro tection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to st art of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safe ty measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to CO R for review for compliance with contract requirements in accord ance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND S AMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requ irements. This briefing shall include information on the construct ion limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break area s, 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 unobstr ucted access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 2 41.

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D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, st orage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new cons truction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small fa cilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, se parate by 3m

(10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partiti ons to provide smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining are as.

Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated ply wood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceil ings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetratio ns. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of exist ing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated encl osures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated con struction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with li sted through-penetration firestop materials in accordanc e with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

70.

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

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

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I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguish ers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in a ccordance with

29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 an d NFPA 30.

K. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automati c sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic s prinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, e xcept for portions immediately under construction, and tempor arily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments mor e than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accor dance with

Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordina te with COR.

All existing or temporary fire protection systems ( fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorde d by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remo ve temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordina te with COR .

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR . O btain permits from COR at least _24___ hours in advance . Designa te contractor's responsible project-site fire preventi on program manager to permit hot work.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Insp ect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and rep ort findings and corrective actions weekly to COR .

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to c onstruction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction.

In separate and detached buildings under constructi on, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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R. Perform other construction, alteration and demoliti on operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

S. If required, submit documentation to the COR that p ersonnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization feature s.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (includ ing storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authoriz ed or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall ho ld and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and h armless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contracto r's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, of fices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only wit h the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expen se to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities s hall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the wo rk. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the bui ldings 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 wh en and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materia ls are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manu facturer 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 Cont ractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing mater ials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as li ttle as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing constructi on equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possib le with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises throu gh 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 pe rmitted 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 imm ediate construction working areas within buildings in use by

Department of Veterans Affairs or in area designate d by COR for material storage. Provide unobstructed access t o 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 shall be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utilit y services, or of fire protection systems or communications system s (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitabl e places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where dir ected by COR.

All such actions shall be coordinated with the Util ity Company involved:

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1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be pa id to a public utility provider for new permanent service t o the construction project, for such items as water, sewe r, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shal l be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contra ctor.

I. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shal l furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each speci fic area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Con tractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, buildi ng or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accom plishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable t o COR and

Contractor, as follows:

1. Phase I: phase 1 (plan west).

a. Install interim life safety measures and infection control protection measures as coordinated with cor similar ly to the drawing, prior to the start of any abatement, demolition and construction activity.

b. Allow 60 days between the completion of phase 1 and beginning of phase 2 for va staff to occupied compl eted phase.

c. Coordinate work effort on floor 3 with cor. Perfor m work on a room by room basis.

2. Phase II: phase 2 (plan east).

a. Install interim life safety measures and infection control protection measures as coordinated with cor similar ly to the drawing, prior to the start of any abatement, demolition and construction activity.

b. Coordinate work effort on floor 3 with cor. Perfor m work on a room by room basis.

J. Building No. 138 shall be occupied during performan ce of work;

but immediate areas of alterations shall be vacated .

1. Certain areas of Building No. 138 shall be occupied by Medical

Center personnel for various periods as listed belo w:

AREA PERIOD

Phase 1 Available immediately

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Phase 2 Available after Phase 1 is complete. Phase 1 will be occupied while Phase 2 is under construction.

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and pro perty in affected areas of construction against dust and deb ris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations shall not be hindered. Contracto r shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs per sonnel and patients through other construction areas which ser ve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipme nt.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Dep artment of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations shall continue during the construction period.

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in pre ceding

Subparagraph 1 shall be temporarily vacated while a lterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the constructio n area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as require d for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padloc ks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands a nd to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires space d at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed b y COR.

L. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contr actor 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 sp ecified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition ex isting fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Comp any

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) which ever shall be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor' s employee or watchman.

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M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility servi ces for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary faci lities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut exis ting water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wire s, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection syst ems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in a bsence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewer s or electricity, or fire protection systems and communi cations systems may be interrupted without prior approval o f COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affe cted circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electri cal outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circu its or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Ce nter

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Re fer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR E LECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICAT IONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTR ONIC SAFETY

AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requireme nts.

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, exa ct time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor shall be advised (in writing) of approva l of request, or of which other date and/or time such in terruption shall cause least inconvenience to operations of Me dical

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

4. Major interruptions of any system shall be requeste d, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the des ired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be pa id to a public utility provider for new permanent service t o the construction project, for such items as water, sewe r, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shal l be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contra ctor.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, c ables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hang ers or supports, which shall be abandoned but are not requ ired to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugge d. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furre d spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. 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 park ing and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction m aterials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehi cles.

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

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other co nstruction operations as directed by COR. This includes the sc heduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Ar ticle, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

Q. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director : The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take preced ence over construction activities. The Contractor shall coope rate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual bur ial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services sh all not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not p ass through the service area during this period:

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1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Fe deral holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of op eration adjacent to existing burial plots before these date s.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipm ent, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a cle an, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated r outes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to t he 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 b e altered throughout affected areas of building.

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

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and e xisting conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where al terations 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/o r replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specif ications which shall be furnished by Government. Provided the cont ract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contr act shall be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause en titled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHA NGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or f inal inspection date, the Contractor and COR together sh all make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involv ed. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of re silient 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, des pite protection measures; and, shall form basis for dete rmining extent of repair work required of Contractor to res tore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measur es:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of le aks, 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, ma terials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Cont rol Risk

Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the C ontractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe leve ls are exceeded.

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B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as pa rt of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accor dance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start o f work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust prot ection measures, including periodic status reports, and su bmit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirement s in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PR ODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renov ation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall mo nitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriat e during construction. A baseline of conditions may be estab lished by the medical center prior to the start of work and perio dically during the construction stage to determine impact of const ruction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review p ressure differential monitoring documentation to verify tha t pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the p atient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requi rement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shal l depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notificatio n, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to r estore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along w ith assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an en vironmental 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 tempora ry construction partitions in existing structures wher e directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent ci rculation 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. For construction i n any areas that shall remain jointly occupied by the medical C enter and

Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary dr ywall construction barriers to completely separate constr uction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sea led and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate w ith the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negativ e air at all times. A fire retardant polyethylene, 6-mil thi ck or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes ma y be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Cente r.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verif y that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduce d to the medical center through intake vents, or building op enings.

Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulat or) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 mi crons including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. I nsure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other p refilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shal l be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600 mm x

900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often a s required to maintain clean work areas directly outs ide construction area at all times.

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d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from constr uction to the occupied medical center at the end of each w orkday.

Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surr ounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created.

Transport these outside the construction area in co ntainers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patien t-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Med ical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in e nclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sea led with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cu t through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equi pment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuum ing and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and v acuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling acce ss panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during constructio n. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open cont ainers within the construction areas. All accidental spill s shall be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and cei ling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the remov al.

E. Final Cleanup:

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

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, c abinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

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3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final i nspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Governmen t 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 d irected by

COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this c ontract shall remain the property of the Government. When r ooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Af fairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be eithe r relocated or reused shall be removed by the Government in adv ance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operati on.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors : The Contractor s hall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Bip henyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accord ance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agen cy (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outli ned in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respe ctively.

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