36C25019B0014-0003001.pdf

Addendum No. 01

Date: April 18, 2019

Project: Pneumatic Tube Station for SICU and Blood Draw - VAMC #541-19-503

Location: VAMC Wade Park 10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106

Documents dated: 11-15-2018

This Addendum hereby modifies, supplements, and amends the bidding documents, as prepared by Perspectus Architecture, for all labor, material, and equipment of every nature and required for the execution of the entire work for the above referenced project. Wherein this Addendum varies or is in conflict with the Bidding Documents, the requirements of this Addendum shall govern. In all other particulars, the requirements of the original Specifications and Bidding Documents, including any previous Addenda, shall govern.

This Addendum includes the following Attachments: NONE

This Addendum includes the following Items:

Item 1 Drawing 1-A0 – Plan Detail @ Pneumatic Tube Station

A. Clarification: This detail is a diagrammatic Detail of a new station with a drywall enclosure.

The Plan may be reversed based upon the room’s orientation.

Item 2 Drawing 1-A2 – Plan #02 – Partial Basement Plan – Blood Drawing

A. Provide a gypsum board wall enclosure around the west wall PT System pipe comprised of a 2 ½” metal stud wall extending from the floor to the ceiling; 5/8” gypsum board; matching resilient base; and a paint finish matching the existing adjacent wall surface color and sheen.

Item 3 Drawing 1-A2 Plan Code Notes

A. Add to Note #5: “Remove the existing wall covering and resilient base from the entire west wall and provide a new paint finish matching the wall covering’s color and new resilient base matching the adjacent room’s base color and type.”

B. Add to Note #6: “Remove the existing signage, graphics, and corner guard from the existing column enclosure wall and relocate all to the north end of the new tube station enclosure wall.”

C. Add to Note #9: “Pneumatic Tube System Contractor shall verify any existing tube construction, and provide new and make all connections required to provide a complete working system. Remove portion of existing gypsum board wall assembly as required for new tube installation and patch accordingly. ”

Item 4 Specification Section 01 35 26 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Add the following to Article 1.12, B:

“1. Procedures and Equipment a.HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may re-enter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the Medical Center.

b. Adhesive Walk-off Mats, minimum 24” x 36”, shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

c. In all areas where the removal of ceiling panels, perform all work utilizing portable negative air HEPA filter tent units.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must 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 ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

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

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

Item 5 Specification Section 01 32 16.15 – PROJECT SCHEDULES

Revise the first sentence of Article 1.1, A to read:

“The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the Contract requirements

(Project Schedule) within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice to proceed (NTP).”

Item 6 Specification Section 08 31 13 – ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

Add the following to 1.1, A:

“2. Provide 0-hour, 1-hour, 2-hour fire-rated door and frames where life safety Drawings or existing condition designations indicate rated assemblies.”

End of Addendum #01