36C25019B0037-003.pdf

PROJECT NO. 655-14-110

DEPARTMENT OF

VETERANS AFFAIRS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Building 1 Sprinkler System

AT

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center 1500 Weiss Street Saginaw, MI 48602

ISSUE DATE: 04/10/2019

Building 1 Sprinkler System 655-14-110 Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Version 04-19 Saginaw, MI

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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 10 Table of Contents 04-19

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-19

01 01 10IC Infection Control 04-19

01 01 10FSS Fire Safety 04-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product data and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Referenced Standards 05-16

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 03-19

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System 01-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

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28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

1-G 000 TITLE SHEET

1-G 001 NOTES AND DETAIL

1-G 010 BUILDING 1 BASEMENT–1 STANDPIPE PLAN

1-FX 011 BUILDING 1 BASEMENT–SOUTH SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 012 BUILDING 1 BASEMENT–NORTH SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 100 BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR–SOUTH SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 101 BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR–NORTH SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 200 BUILDING 1 SECOND FLOOR–SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 300 BUILDING 1 THIRD FLOOR–SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 400 BUILDING 1 FOURTH FLOOR–SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 500 BUILDING 1 FIFTH FLOOR–SPRINKLER PLAN

1-FX 600 BUILDING 1 SIXTH FLOOR/PENTHOUSE–SPRINKLER PLAN

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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. Contractor shall furnish labor and materials and perform work for

Building 1 sprinkler replacement as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Fire Protection & Code Consultants, 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 by Department of Veterans Affairs, 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.

D. Contractor shall provide signage for the shut-off valves for each individual zone, these are to be 3x5 laminated cards, red in color, attached to the valve using brass chain. The signage will indicate the zone that the shut-off controls on one side and will have an enlarged view of the zone (shaded) on the opposing side.

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E. Contractor shall label on the ceiling grid below zone shut-off valves stating the presence of a shut-off valve above, and the zone it controls.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM NO.1: All work as described in the specifications and as shown on the drawings. Modify existing sprinkler system zones to coincide with unit boundaries. Modify some existing systems to improve system hydraulics. Replace all existing sprinklers in entire sprinkler zones as noted. Minor modifications to existing building fire alarm system. Various related general construction items including; infection control measures, demolition and repair of existing wall and ceiling finishes, and assorted patching and painting. COMPLETION TIME: 240

DAYS.

B. BID ITEM NO. 2: Same as BID ITEM NO. 1 except delete work on the fifth floor. COMPLETION TIME: 210 DAYS.

C. BID ITEM NO. 3: Same as BID ITEM NO. 2 except also delete work on the third floor. COMPLETION TIME: 180 DAYS.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. 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. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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.

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. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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

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Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or 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 the COR.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing:

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

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To insure such executions, 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 the COR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the 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, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the 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 a detailed work plan.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

I. 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 at the main, branch or panel they originate from. 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.

J. 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the 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 buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, Saginaw, MI

01 00 00 -8 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 buildings.

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. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate 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:

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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 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 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 the 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.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor

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01 00 00 -10 shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and

Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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 not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVIES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR’s review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 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 and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

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1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by the COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and 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 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.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain

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1.21 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, in compliance with code and as 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 restore the infrastructure as required.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS (NOT USED)

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations

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01 00 00 -15 shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR VA EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (NOT USED)

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1.29 SAFETY SIGN (NOT USED)

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 VA TRIVIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

1.34 CONTRACTOR’S SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall submit to the COR for approval three copies of their construction schedule in Microsoft Project format. As a minimum, the schedule shall be in a bar chart format and include the construction activities in each specific building or portion thereof with at least 1 printed copy.

B. The construction activities listed on the schedule will be the basis of the work descriptions on the contractor’s monthly invoice.

C. The contractor shall update their schedule to reflect actual dates and submit via Microsoft Outlook or Project, an updated schedule biweekly and with the monthly invoice.

D. Wall channeling work shall be conducted between 5:00 P.M. and 12:00

A.M. each day.

E. All normal shift work shall be conducted between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00

P.M., Monday through Friday, Federal holiday excepted.

F. Second shift work shall be performed,4:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, Federal holidays excepted. This work includes all areas that would affect patient care.

G. Weekend work shall be performed between 3:30 P.M., Friday and 11:50

P.M., Sunday.

H. The contractor will be allowed to work in two sprinkler zones.

Contractor may work in mechanical/electrical rooms, stairways, attics, and crawl spaces in an additional building with the approval of the COR.

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I. Fire sprinkler system shall be in service at all times. The existing system may be taken out on a single floor and shall be put back into service at the end of each day.

J. No areas will be vacated by the VA for construction purposes.

Temporary relocation protection and replacement of furniture and equipment shall be provided by the contractor. Contractor shall maintain one side of corridors clear at all times for access of VA personnel and patients.

K. Existing fire pump, standpipe system, and sprinkler systems may be taken out of service each day but shall be restored to normal conditions at the end of each day.

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Infection Control

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INFECTION CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the environmental infection and risk assessment controls that the contractor shall consider prior to starting construction & renovation projects in the Aleda E. Lutz VA medical facility. Controls shall include precautionary management and inspections of noninvasive activities, small scale short duration activities that create minimal dust, major demolition and construction projects that generate a moderate to high level of dust and movement of materials, equipment and resources that are encountered or generated by the contractor. The contractor shall review the Infection Control Risk

Assessment Matrix of Precautions for construction and renovation activities and using the following tables shall identify the Patient

Risk Groups that will be affected. If more than one risk group will be affected, select the higher risk group:

TYPE A

Inspections and Non-Invasive Activities or Small Scale, Short Duration Activities.

Includes, but is not limited to:

Small scale removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection or minor installation.

Painting (but not sanding) Wall covering, electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activities that do not generate dust or require cutting of walls – describe work to be done.

TYPE B

Small Scale, Short Duration Activities that create minimal dust.

Includes, but is not limited to:

Access to chase spaces. Installation of telephone and computer cabling.

Sanding or cutting of walls or ceiling where dust migration can be controlled.

TYPE C

Any work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components and assemblies or new construction.

Includes, but is not limited to:

Sanding of walls for painting or wall covering.

Removal of floor coverings, ceiling tiles, casework.

Cutting of walls or ceiling.

New wall construction.

Minor ductwork or electrical work above ceilings.

Major cabling activities.

Activity where high levels of dust are generated and cannot be completed with a single work shift.

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Group 1 Lowest

Group 2 Medium

Group 3 High

Office areas.

Lobbies.

Public corridors.

Elevators.

Canteen Retail Store.

ACT, CLC

Radiology/Nuclear Med Respiratory Therapy Physical Therapy.

Outpatient Clinics Pharmacy Food Service

Ambulatory Surgery Intensive Care Units.

Laboratories.

SPS Storage/Sterilization TB Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms

Contact Infection Control for assessment of any area not listed above.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY → TYPE “A” TYPE “B” TYPE “C”

INFECTION CONTROL RISK

GROUP ↓

Group 1 I I II Group 2 I I III Group 3 II III III/IV

CLASS I 1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

CLASS II 1. Notify staff in the immediate area.

2. Provide active means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing in atmosphere.

3. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5. Block off and seal air vents.

6. Place dust mat at entrance/exit of work area.

7. Contain construction waste before and during transport in tightly covered containers.

8. Upon completion, wipe work surfaces with disinfectant, wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area; and remove isolation of HVAC system.

CLASS III 1. Obtain Safety/Infection Control concurrence before construction begins.

2. Complete all critical barriers, i.e. sheetrock, fire rated plywood or plastic, to seal from non-work area before construction begins.

3. Isolate HVAC system in area and maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Contain construction waste before and during transport in tightly covered containers.

5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, punctures, etc. appropriately.

6. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area. Replace as needed.

Personnel required to ensure shoes are not tracking when leaving the work site.

7. Upon completion, do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is thoroughly cleaned by NES and inspected by Safety and Infection Control.

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AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED:

8. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

9. Remove isolation of HVAC system.

A. Infection Control Risk and damage is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which:

a. Adversely affect human health or welfare, unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life, B. Identify the area surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact.

C. Application of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology(APIC) standards for infection control during construction in health care facilities and the following criteria are required in order to maintain infection control standards during all construction activity:

• The air supply is 100% fresh air and the site and adjacent areas can be kept under negative pressure at all times.

• There is no re circulated air in this section

• There is no duct work involved in this section of the demolition

• The site can never be positive to the adjacent areas (i.e. keep the negative air machines on at all times or for 1-2 hours post site work until the negative action can be maintained.

• A log is maintained to document that the negative pressure is checked and has been maintained during those hours when the negative air machines are turned off. (An alarmed device is recommended for this purpose and should be maintained and monitored by the construction personnel).

PART 2.1 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All materials shall be delivered in their original package, container or bundle bearing the name of the manufacturer and the

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brand name (where applicable). When transporting new materials & equipment through the hospital, use 4 mil Poly sheeting encasing materials, tools and equipment, or use a totally enclosed cart.

B. Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination. Flammable materials shall not be stored inside VA buildings. Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the regulated/work area until construction is completed.

C. The Contractor shall not block or hinder use of buildings by patients, staff, and visitors to the VA in partially occupied buildings by placing materials/equipment in any unauthorized place.

D. The Competent Person shall inspect for damaged, deteriorating or previously used materials. Such materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the worksite and disposed of properly.

E. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the VA 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, and materials transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

1) Demolition on above ground floors may use a window debris chute to convey materials to an enclosed dumpster that provides dust and noise control. The contractor is responsible to maintain the original appearance of the building fascia.

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

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2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide enough negative air machines to completely exchange the regulated area air volume 4 actual times per hour. The Competent Person shall determine the number of units needed for each regulated area by dividing the cubic feet in the regulated area by 15 and then dividing that result by the actual cubic feet per minute (cfm) for each unit to determine the number of units needed to effect 4 air changes per hour. Provide a standby unit in the event of machine failure and/or emergency in an adjacent area.

2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Before start of work submit the design and layout of the regulated area and the negative air machines, type of construction barriers to be used. The submittal shall indicate the number of, location of and size of negative air machines and exhaust route & location of the windows to be used. The point(s) of exhaust, air flow within the regulated area, anticipated negative pressure differential, and supporting calculations for sizing shall be provided. In addition, submit the following:

1) Manufacturer's information on the negative air machine(s).

2) Method of supplying power to the units and designation/location of the panels.

3) Description of testing method(s) for correct air volume and pressure differential. Provide manufacturer's product data on the pressure differential measuring device used.

4) Location of isolation negative air pressure monitor.

2.1.4 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES

A. Negative Air Machine Cabinet: The cabinet shall be constructed of steel or other durable material capable of withstanding any potential damage from rough handling and transportation. The width of the cabinet shall be less than 30" in order to fit in standard doorways. The cabinet must be factory sealed to prevent dust from being released during use, transport, or maintenance.

Any access to and replacement of filters shall be from the inlet end. The unit shall be on casters or wheels.

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B. Negative Air Machine Fan: The rating capacity of the fan shall match the air moving capacity under actual operating conditions.

Manufacturer's typically use "free-air" (no resistance) conditions when rating fans. The fan shall be a centrifugal type fan.

C. Negative Air Machine Final Filter:

1) When exhausting directly to the outside from a window or penetration the filter shall be a minimum MERV 8 pleated filter media completely sealed on all edges within a structurally rigid frame.

2) When exhausting to an exhaust duct: the final filter shall be a HEPA filter. The filter media must be completely sealed on all edges within a structurally rigid frame. The filter shall align with a continuous flexible gasket material in the negative air machine housing to form an air tight seal. Each

HEPA filter shall be individually tested and certified by the manufacturer to have an efficiency of not less than 99.97% when challenged with 0.3 µm dioctylphthalate (DOP) particles.

Testing shall have been done in accordance with Military

Standard MIL- STD-282 and Army Instruction Manual 136-300-

175A. Each filter must bear a UL586 label to indicate ability to perform under specified conditions. Each filter shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer, serial number, air flow rating, efficiency and resistance, and the direction of test air flow.

D. Negative Air Machine Pre-filters: The pre-filters, which protect the final HEPA filter by removing larger particles, are required to prolong the operating life of the HEPA filter. Two stages of pre-filtration are required. A first stage pre-filter shall be a low efficiency type for particles 10 µm or larger. A second stage pre-filter shall have a medium efficiency effective for particles down to 5 µm or larger. Pre-filters shall be installed either on or in the intake grid of the unit and held in place with a special housing or clamps.

F. Negative Air Machine Safety and Warning Devices: An electrical/ mechanical lockout must be provided to prevent the fan from being

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operated without a HEPA filter. Units must be equipped with an automatic shutdown device to stop the fan in the event of a rupture in the HEPA filter or blockage in the discharge of the fan. Warning lights are required to indicate normal operation;

too high a pressure drop across filters or too low of a pressure drop across filters.

G. Negative Air Machine Electrical: All electrical components shall be approved by the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

(NEMA) and Underwriter's Laboratories (UL). Each unit must be provided with overload protection and the motor, fan, fan housing, and cabinet must be grounded.

2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL

The fully operational negative air system within the regulated area shall continuously maintain a pressure differential of -

0.02" water column. Before any disturbance of any material or building system, this shall be demonstrated to the VA COR by use of a pressure differential meter/manometer as required by OSHA 29

CFR 1926.1101(e)(5)(i). The Competent Person shall be responsible for providing and maintaining the negative pressure and air changes as required by OSHA and this specification.

2.1.9 TESTING THE SYSTEM

The negative pressure system must be tested before any disturbedance. After the regulated area has been completely prepared, the decontamination units set up, and the negative air machines installed, start the units up one at a time. Demonstrate and document the operation and testing of the negative pressure system to the VA using smoke tubes and a negative pressure gauge.

Testing must also be done at the start of each work shift.

2.1.10 DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE SYSTEM

The demonstration of the operation of the negative pressure system to the VA shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Contractor to install Triatek (Web site www.Ttk.com) negative air isolation monitoring stations at the sites access doors or at opposite sides of the construction area; check with COR for # of units and location.

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B. Curtains of the decontamination units move in toward regulated area.

D. The use of smoke tubes to demonstrate air is moving air across all areas in which work is to be done.

E. Plastic barriers and sheeting move lightly in toward the regulated area.

2.1.11 USE OF SYSTEM DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

A. Start units before beginning any disturbance occurs. After work begins, the units shall run continuously, maintaining 4 actual air changes per hour at a negative pressure differential of 5.0

Pa (-0.02") water column, for the duration of the work until a final visual clearance and final air clearance has been completed.

B. The negative air machines shall not be shut down for the duration of the project unless authorized by the VA COR, in writing.

C. Construction work shall begin at a location closest from the units and proceed away from them. If an electric failure occurs, the contractor’s Competent Person shall stop all work and not resume until…