36C25019R0057-0002001.pdf

For:

Relocate Community Living Center, Phase 4

At:

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

3200 VINE STREET

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45220

Project.

No.

539-326

Issue

Bid Documents June 13, 2017

Amendment

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

VA-XX VA CINCINNATI PROJECT NO. 539-326

RELOCATE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER, PHASE 4

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

RELOCATE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER

VAMC CINCINNATI, OHIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-13

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 10-12

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 -11

01 57 20 Indoor Air Quality Management -

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 05-12

01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 12-11

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 05-11

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 08-11

02 41 00 Demolition 06-10

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 09-11

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking

07-11

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 09-11

05 52 00 Aluminum Handrails and Railings -

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 05-12

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 05-10

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 06-10

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 09-11

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09

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07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10

07 27 26 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 08-12

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-11

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 10-11

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 11-12

07 55 50 Precast Concrete Pavers & Amenities Open Joint, Pedestal Installation

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-10

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-11

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-11

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 10-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 10-11

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

11-12

08 56 53 Blast-Resistant Windows

05-12

08 71 00 Door Hardware 09-11

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-09

08 80 00 Glazing 10-12

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Schedule for Finishes --- ON DRAWINGS ---

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-10

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-12

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 10-10

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-10

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11

09 72 16 Vinyl Coated Fabric Wall Covering 11-11

09 91 00 Painting 04-09

09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 04-10

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11

10 21 00 Fabric-Wrapped Tackboards --

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment

11-11

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 07-10

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 11-11

12 56 00 Electric Fireplaces --

12 93 13.10 U-Rack Bicycle Parking --

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 08-11

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 07-10

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 02-10

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 07-10

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-11

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

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22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 03-11

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 11-04

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10

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 11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC 07-10

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 04-11

23 21 13 Hyronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 04-11

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09

23 38 13 Residential Kitchen Hoods 01-11

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 05-11

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

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 09-10

26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below) 09-10

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 09-10

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-10

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems -

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10

26 24 16 Panelboards -

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-09

26 29 11 Motor Starters 09-10

26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 09-10

26 41 00 Facility Lighting Protection -

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-09

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 10-06

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 10-06

27 21 00 Data Communications Network Equipment HPY

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27 41 41 CATV system - Extension 08-09

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 01-10

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 01-10

27 52 41 Vocera Wireless Instant Voice Communications System -

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 Requirements for Electronic Safety and Security Installations 04-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 12-05

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 10-06

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security --

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems --

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 11-09

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 11-09

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-05

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 07-10

31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 04-10

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 90 00 Planting 10-11

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 12-05

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 10-06

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 10-11

33 40 00-11 Storm Drainage Utilities 11-05

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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

GENERAL – SITE PLANNING

2.4G000 COVER SHEET

2.4G001 CODE INFORMATIONAND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

2.4G002 CAMPUS PLAN/SITE LOGISTICS

2.4G003 SITE PLAN

SUB-SURFACE

C100 SURVEY BASEMAP

C110 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

C120 DEMOLITION PLAN

C130 LOCATION PLAN

C140 UTILITY AND GRADING PLAN

C150 EROSION CONTROL NOTES AND DETAILS

LANDSCAPE

2.4L100 PLANTING PLAN

2.4L101 PLANTING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

2.4A001 PROJECT GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND

SYMBOLS

2.4A101 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLANS AND DETAILS

2.4A102 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

2.4A201 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

2.4A201A DEDUCT ALTERNATES PLAN

2.4A202 ROOF PLAN

2.4A310 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

2.4A311 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

2.4A410 BUILDING SECTIONS

2.4A420 WALL SECTIONS

2.4A421 WALL SECTIONS

2.4A422 WALL SECTIONS AND EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS

2.4A423 WALL SECTION DETAILS

2.4A430 EXTERIOR DETAILS

2.4A431 EXTERIOR DETAILS

2.4A440 ROOF GARDEN PLAN AND DETAILS

2.4A441 PARAPET RAILING DETAILS

2.4A500 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

2.4A501 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

2.4A502 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

2.4A510 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

2.4A511 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

2.4A520 CASEWORK SECTIONS & INTERIOR DETAILS

2.4A521 CASEWORK SECTIONS & INTERIOR DETAILS

2.4A610 DOOR DETAILS, SCHEDULE AND INTERIOR WINDOWS

2.4A611 WINDOW TYPES

2.4A620 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

2.4A710 STAIR PLANS AND SECTIONS

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2.4A800 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK RCP

2.4A900 FINISH NOTES AND SCHEDULE

2.4A901 SECOND FLOOR FINISH FLOORING PLAN

2.4A902 SECOND FLOOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN

2.4A903 SECOND FLOOR WALL FINISH PLAN

2.4A904 SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLAN

2.4A910 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

STRUCTURAL

2.4S001 GENERAL NOTES AND TYPICAL DETAILS

2.4S002 TYPICAL DETAILS

2.4S003 TYPICAL DETAILS

2.4S103 LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN

2.4S301 FRAMING DETAILS

2.4S302 FRAMING DETAILS

2.4S401 BRACING ELEVATIONS

2.4S402 BRACING DETAILS

FIRE SUPPRESSION

2-FS1 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

PLUMBING

P1 LEGEND, SCHEDULES AND DRAWINGS INDEX

P2 DETAILS

2-P1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – REMOVALS & NEW WORK

2-P2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

2-P3 ROOF PLAN – NEW WORK

2-P4 SOIL, WASTE & VENT DIAGRAM

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

H1 INDEX, LEGEND, AND GENERAL NOTES

H2 SCHEDULES

H3 SCHEDULES

H4 DETAILS

H5 DETAILS

H6 DETAILS

H7 DETAILS

H8 STEAM SYSTEM SCHEMATIC AND DETAILS

H9 HOT WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC AND CONTROLS

H10 CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION

H11 CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION, AND AIR FLOR DIAGRAMS

2-H1 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLANS – NEW WORK

2-H2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

2-H3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PIPING

2-H4 ROOF PLAN – HVAC

2-H5 ENLARGED PIPE ROOM AND SECTIONS

ELECTRICAL

E1 SYMBOLS

E2 LIGHTING FIXTURE DESCRIPTION

E3 LIGHTING FIXTURE DESCRIPTION

E4 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E5 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULES

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E6 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

E7 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

E8 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

E9 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

2-E1 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLANS – LIGHTING, POWER AND

SYSTEMS

2-E2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING

2-E3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – POWER

2-E4 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SIGNALS

2-E5 ROOF PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for wall demolition, temporary fire and work barriers, RELOCATE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER and repairing of demolished walls as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of Champlin Architecture, 720 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, as Architect, 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.

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

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified

Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA

CP with input from the Construction Health and Safety Team.

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

F. Photo ID:

1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor’s personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, wear clean, neat clothing, and be identified by displaying a photo identification furnished by the VA. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the VA

Police Service to obtain these ID badges for all personnel working on the project. All personnel working on this project must submit a REQUEST FOR PERSONAL IDENTITY

VERFICATION CARD form 0711, be fingerprinted, and read and sign the Cincinnati

Contractors Summary Construction Training Pamphlet at least 2 weeks prior to starting work on the premises. All badges must be turned back in to the VA at project completion.

G. Schedule:

1. At intervals of thirty calendar days the contractor shall submit an updated bar graph schedule.

H. Above Ceiling Permit:

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1. The general contractor is required to obtain an “ABOVE-THE-CEILING WORK PERMIT” from the Project Engineer for this project and must be responsible for all that it requires. A copy of the permit and policy is attached at the end of this specification section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work will include all labor, materials, equipment and supervision required to complete project “RELOCATE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER, PHASE

4” at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

45219. : Work in general consists of all general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, site work, landscaping, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as shown and specified. All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 574 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

B. BID ITEM II, DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: Work in general includes the deletion of all

Landscaping, all exterior concrete walks, all new asphalt paving, Roof Garden glass screen wall, roof garden pavers, all patient lift motors (structural support and rails to remain in bid), HVAC

Pump, and Hot Water Converter as represented on applicable sheets indicated in the Bid Items

Matrix. All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 574 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

C. BID ITEM III, DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: Work in general includes deleting the fit-out of approximately 2,566 sf on the second floor, primarily consisting of all interior construction, mechanical, and electrical work associated with the six patient rooms, as respresented on applicable sheets indicated on the bid Items Matrix. All phases of work including close out documents shall be complete within 560 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

D. Deduct alternates must be priced each independently of the other, and the Contracting Officer reserves the right to accept any combination of bid items presented by the submitting Bidder.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. After award of contract, sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from electronic copies of the drawings furnished by Issuing Office.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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:

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1. All contract employees working on VA Property – both from the Prime Contractor and any

Subcontractor – must go through the background check process with the VA Police

Service. The background check includes completing VA Form 0711 for each and every worker. Workers will not be allowed to begin work until the background check is complete and they receive their temporary VA ID Badge – so the Contractor must coordinate accordingly. In addition to this background check, each worker must also read and fill out a

Station Orientation Form.

2. 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.

3. 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 can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

Officer.

5. 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 VA Project

Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

D. Document Control:

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

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.

4. 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.

5. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

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6. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

8. 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. Parking is not permitted at the facility by any of the contractor’s forces. Parking must be secured, at the contractor’s expense, off site.

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):

E84-2008 ............................. Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 ................................ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007 ................................ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 ............................. Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

70-2007 ................................ National Electrical Code

241-2004 .............................. Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Engineer and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s

01 00 00 -5 competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Project

Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (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 ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

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 disruptions and coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Daily inspection of egress routes in construction areas shall be by superintendent. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance 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 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems

(fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

01 00 00 -6 medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Project Engineer.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility

Safety Officer.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on VA campus except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

1926.

Q. If required, submit documentation to the Project Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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

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

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

Engineer.

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

01 00 00 -7 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 Project Engineer where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of

Veterans Affairs or municipal-l), whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor’s employee or watchman.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Project Engineer.

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 Project Engineer.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

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

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

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

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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 Project Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

Project Engineer. 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. The lines shall not be capped in finish 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.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Project

Engineer. 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 Project

Engineer of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

3. 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

Project Engineer.

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 Project Engineer, 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, 01 00 00 -9 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 Project

Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Construction Health and Safety Team. Construction

Health and Safety Team may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the

Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Construction Health and Safety

Team. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility Construction Health and Safety Team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section

01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

1. The Project Engineer and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in

01 00 00 -10 the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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

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

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

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

Project Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Project Engineer and Medical

Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter 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 prefilter 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.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm 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 as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

01 00 00 -11 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 Project Engineer 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.

E. Final Cleanup:

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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 Project Engineer.

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

01 00 00 -12 will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a 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.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 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 Project

Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Project Engineer 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)

01 00 00 -13 which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

(FAR 52.236-4)

E. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations.

Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to

Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The

Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.13 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 Project Engineer's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Project Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Project Engineer.

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

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1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the Project Engineer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at

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

1.15 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Project Engineer. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the Project Engineer 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. 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.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment,…