Attachment III - Specifications.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

100% BID DOCUMENT PHASE

PROJECT TITLE:

REPLACE ROOF – BUILDING 1 –

FORT WAYNE

PROJECT LOCATION:

NORTHERN INDIANA

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

VAMC - FORT WAYNE, IN

VA PROJECT NO.:

610A4-14-100

REPLACE ROOF, BUILDING 1 FW

PROJECT # 610A4-14-100

06-15

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09- 11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 Gener al Requirements 10- 14 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 03- 12 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09- 13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02- 15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabricati ons 07- 14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 05- 15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re- Roofing 10- 10 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10- 10

07 54 23 Thermo plastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 05- 15 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07- 14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 05- 15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 05- 15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01- 13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 02- 15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 05- 15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 24 29 Fall Protection Devices 07- 14

00 01 10 - 1

06-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02- 15 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02- 15

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09- 12 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02- 15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03- 13

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Instal l ations 12- 12 26 05 19 Low- Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07- 13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12- 12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05- 14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05- 14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08- 14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12- 12

00 01 10-2

REPLACE ROOF, BUILDING 1 FW 09-11

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI001 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 OVERALL EXISTING/DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

AS101 PARTIAL ROOF PLAN – AREA A

AS102 PARTIAL ROOF PLAN – AREA B

AS103 PARTIAL ROOF PLAN – AREA C

AS104 PARTIAL ROOF PLAN – AREA D

AS105 OVERALL TAPERED ROOF PLAN

AS106 FALL PROTECTION PLAN

AS301 ROOF DETAILS

AS302 ROOF DETAILS

AS303 ROOF DETAILS

AS304 ROOF DETAILS

MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING

MP001 MECHANICAL and PLUMBING NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS

MP101 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBIN G ROOF PLAN – AREA A

MP102 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBIN G ROOF PLAN – AREA B

MP103 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBIN G ROOF PLAN – AREA C

MP104 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBIN G ROOF PLAN – AREA D

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS

E-101 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN – AREA A

E-102 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN – AREA B

E-103 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN – AREA C

E-104 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN – AREA D

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00 01 15 - 1

10-14

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for bui lding operations, including removal of existing roof systems, and fur nish labor, materials, supervision, and equipment to perform wo rk for new roof systems at the 34 distinct roof areas of Building 1 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be in accord ance with the Site

Visit provision (52.236-27) of the solicitation.

C. The office of American Structurepoint, as Archit ect-Engineers, shall render certain technical services during constructi on. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government a nd shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual a ct of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Offi cer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subjec t to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affai rs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable t esting laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for pro per taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such pri or notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise desi gnated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontr actors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain perm ission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor sha ll provide proof that an OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site whenever the g eneral or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontra ctors shall have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety cou rse and other relevant competency training, as determined by COR acting as the

Construction Safety Officer with input from the fac ility

Construction Safety Committee. The general contract or’s competent person shall have the 30-hour OSHA card.

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

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 is made a part of this section as indicat ed below.

1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive establishes policy for maintaining a safe and healt hy worksite for staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors, and the g eneral public during construction and renovation-related activiti es. This policy applies to all construction activities as defined b y Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that are pe rformed at VHA owned or leased facilities regardless of whether pe rformed by VHA or contractor staff.

2. BACKGROUND

a. OSHA Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, The Joint Commission (TJC) and National Fire Protectio n

Association (NFPA) standards identify requirements for safe construction practices. Environmental Protection Ag ency (EPA) regulations address safety requirements related to specific environmental issues (e.g. asbestos, lead, etc.). T he Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs A cquisition

Regulation (VAAR) address contractor safety and Dep artment of

Veterans Affairs (VA) oversight requirements.

b. The implementation of a proactive and comprehens ive construction safety program reduces the potential f or injury and illness from unsafe and unhealthy construction activities.

c. Definitions

(1) Competent Persion (CP). OSHA defines a CP as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable haz ards in the surroundings and working conditions which ar e insanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, an d who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29 CFR 1926.32(f)).

(2) Construction. OSHA defines construction as alteration or repair, including painting and decorating of a l arge scale or high-complexity. For further clarification of the definition of construction please refer to OSHA ’s letter of interpretation (see subpar. 5s).

(3) Construction Lead Person. The construction lead person is typically the contractor’s foreperson or superintendent individual assigned to lead and dire ct a work crew operation. This person acts as the OSHA C P responsible for monitoring the construction site fo r hazards and implementing corrective actions.

3. POLICY: It is VHA policy that construction and renovation activities on VHA-owned property and VHA-leased pro perty be conducted in such a way as to protect the health an d safety of VHA and contractor staff, patients, and the public.

4. ACTION

a. Construction Lead Person. The construction lead person

(Contractor’s Superintendent, Contractor’s Forepers ons, and other assigned lead persons) is responsible for:

(1) Administering the site-specific construction sa fety program as the OSHA defined CP. NOTE: Inspections by

CPs are required in accordance 29 CFR Part 1926.

(2) Acting as the CP for other activities as requir ed by

OSHA regulations; including, but not limited to scaffolds, cranes, and excavations.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I: Furnish all labor, materials, equipm ent, tools, supervision, and all other necessary resources for Replace Roof, Building 1 Fort Wayne, as required by the drawings and specifications.

Completion Time is 200 calendar days after receipt of Notice to

Proceed.

B. BID ITEM NO. II, ALTERNATE 1: Perform all work i n Bid Item No. I except delete all work related to Roof Areas 31, 32, 33, and 34.

Completion Time is 170 calendar days after receipt of Notice to

Proceed.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. After award, no specifications and drawings shal l be furnished to the contractor. Contract drawings and specifications ca n be downloaded by the contractor at www.fbo.gov . Hard copies shall be at the contractor’s expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and admi nistrative security procedures that shall remain effective for the enti re duration of this project and through the time the contractors r eceive final compensation payment.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter t he project site without appropriate badge. They shall also be subje ct to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. Contractor shall complete and submit the ID badge submission form included at the end of this section for all employees, including subcontractors, that shall be working on the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defin ed in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provid ed 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 pr emises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contract or shall return to the site only with the written approval of the C ontracting

Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all perma nent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed bel ow form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are refe renced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ):

E84-2009 ............Surface Burning Characteristic s of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 .............Standard for Portable Fire Ext inguishers

30-2008 .............Flammable and Combustible Liqu ids Code

51B-2009 ............Standard for Fire Prevention D uring Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011 .............National Electrical Code

101-2012 ............Life Safety Code

241-2009 ............Standard for Safeguarding Cons truction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O SHA):

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

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

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, in cluding periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for co mpliance with VHA

Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241 and for c ompliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to beginn ing work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontracto rs shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’ s 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 V AMC equipment, etc.

Provide documentation to the COR that all construct ion workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unob structed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police an d 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 construc tion by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities w ith less than 6 m

(20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m ( 10 feet).

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

F. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and correcti ve actions weekly to COR.

G. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extingu ishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance wit h 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

H. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispen se and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

I. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automati c 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 hour s in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Ar ticle, OPERATIONS

AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR. All exi sting or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) l ocated in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated w ith the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of a ny tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the

COR.

J. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. R emove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR.

K. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operati ons in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 4 hours in advance .

L. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: I nspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and rep ort findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

M. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent t o construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under const ruction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

N. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with N FPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

O. Perform other construction, alteration and demol ition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

P. If required, submit documentation to the COR tha t personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in ar eas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities shall be erected by the Contractor only w ith the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. The t emporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Cont ractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon compl etion of the work.

With the written consent of the Contracting Officer , the buildings and utilities shall be abandoned and need not be remove d.

B. Working space and space available for storing ma terials shall be as determined by the COR.

C. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center a pplicable to their conduct.

D. Execute work so as to interfere as little as pos sible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipmen t and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during co nstruction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited worki ng space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other th an 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 m ore than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical C enter areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vaca ted portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment shall be permitted subject to fire and sa fety requirements.

E. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut exist ing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, or cables of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone ), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

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

F. Building No. 1 shall be occupied during performa nce of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide a ll material necessary for protecting existing equipment and pro perty in affected areas of construction against dust and deb ris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medi cal Centers operations shall not be hindered. Coordinate altera tion work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical

Center operations shall continue during the constru ction period.

G. Construction Fence: Before construction operatio ns begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the laydown area indicated o n the drawings and any storage/staging areas. Provide gates as require d for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. F asten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line po sts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) ab ove grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

H. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires , cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or sup ports, which shall be abandoned but are not required to be entirely re moved, shall be sealed, capped or plugged and labeled as “abandoned ” to avoid future confusion. The lines shall not be capped in finishe d areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceiling s, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or par titions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

I. To minimize interference of construction activit ies with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to p arking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction m aterials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

J. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the sc heduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, U SE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbi ng fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, and equipment req uired by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings an d existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materia ls storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where al terations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and C OR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reus ed or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, o r in opinion of

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impo ssible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which shall be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed b y reason of this subparagraph B, the contract shall be modified acco rdingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDI TIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852. 236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caus ed by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protectio n measures; and, shall form basis for determining extent of repair w ork required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective mea sures:

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection C ontrol Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group shall monitor dust in the v icinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to tak e 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 accor dance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start o f work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection mea sures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Faci lity ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND S AMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or re novation activity shall be educated and trained in infection preventi on 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 shall be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activitie s on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel sha ll review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify tha t pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the p atient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requi rement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shal l depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, t he contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore prop er pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, alon g 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 temp orary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occup ied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any ar eas that shall remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and C ontractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate constr uction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to c ontain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing r ated 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 shall be used where dust control i s the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR an d Medical

Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust du st shall reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that co nstruction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medi cal center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum s ystem rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mol d spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pres sures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters shall have ASHRAE

85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA.

Provide both primary and secondary filtrations unit s. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforce d and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the m edical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transiti ons from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain c lean work areas directly outside construction area at all tim es.

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

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

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through pat ient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical C enter. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust p roof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with du ct tape. No sharp objects shall be allowed to cut through the p lastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transpor ted through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moi sture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier an d vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panel s opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed i mmediately when unattended.

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

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and 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 progresse s, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical sh afts 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, furn iture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to fina l inspection.

F. Tuberculosis Screening for Contractors.

1. Screening of contractors for tuberculosis (TB) i s the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor mu st provide to the facility, VA NIHCS, a document for each worker certifying the following has been completed.

a. Written documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result (TB skin testing or blood work) done within one year be fore on-site assignment and annually thereafter for the duration of the contract.

b. Documentation must meet current State and Center s for Disease

Control requirements (date test applied, date test read and results recorded in millimeters, and signed by a TB certifi ed health care worker).

c. If the TB test is positive or the worker has doc umentation of a previously positive TB test, the report of a negati ve chest x-ray within 6 months before the on-site assignment must be provided.

d. If the chest x-ray is abnormal, a statement from a medical practitioner certifying the person is free from inf ectious TB must be provided.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work remov ed 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 t he Government shall be identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that re main property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from p resent locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would b e detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where d irected by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings loca ted in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contr act shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spac es are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the al teration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and s pecifications to be either relocated or reused shall be removed by t he Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contracto r's operation.

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible to have unde rground utilities located prior to any excavating or disturbing of th e earth.

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

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

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair ex isting work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, an d do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work w ithout approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended an d that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the C OR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restor ing work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original exi sting construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work comple te and undamaged.

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall im mediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor' s workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, and cables of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications syste ms (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and whic h 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 shall be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause e ntitled "CHANGES"

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to be low is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the dr awings and in the specifications are the result of site investigation s by American

Structurepoint.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Gover nment established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, a nd shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expen se, all equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same genera l detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-bui lt 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 to the COR within 15 calendar days after e ach completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, su ch temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Con tractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or simi lar construction, they shall be protected by well-constructed bridges .

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical e quipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power shall be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions :

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be gi ven by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accord ance with the following provisions, the COR shall withdraw permis sion for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment s hall 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, cond uctors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be pr operly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it sh all be determined that motors are not overloaded. The elec trical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and aga in immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning a nd wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, an d aligned.

Vibrations shall be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for prehea t coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall fun ction 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 elemen ts shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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

Government.

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

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

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contract or's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suita ble sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suit able dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free fro m flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith shal l be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfec tly clean.

1.18 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such s ystems before requesting final tests. Final test shall not be con ducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Con tracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equi pment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balan ced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire comp lex which shall be coordinated to work together during normal operatio n to produce results for which the system is designed. For examp le, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other r elated components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different discipline s is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler opera tion depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, comb ustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other re lated components.

D. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be complete d within a reasonably short period of time during which operat ing and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant .

E. Individual test result of any component, where r equired, shall only be accepted when submitted with the test results of re lated components and of the entire system.

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and o ne compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate building system shall be delivered to the COR coincidental w ith the delivery of the system to the job site. Manuals shall be comple te, detailed guides for the maintenance of the system.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified , factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed ins tructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel i n the operation and complete maintenance for each system. All such trai ning shall be at the job site. These requirements are more specifica lly detailed in the various technical sections. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be consider ed concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage.

The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the rig ht to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor wh o, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifi cations in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

Contract Worker Personal Information Form “FLASH BADGE”

All form entries require a response

PRINT NEATLY, ILLEGIBLE FORMS SHALL BE

RETURNED

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Are You a Foreign National? Yes No

Name of Firm or Company of which you are

EMPLOYED

Gender Male Female

Height (feet-inches)

Ft _In

Ethnicity (Check One)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Black-non-Hispanic

Hispanic

White-non-Hispanic

Weight (in lbs)

Eye Color

Hair Color

Have you ever received an ID badge from any VA hospital prior to this project?

Yes No

Personal Forms of Identification Required See “Accepted Forms of Identification” below.

Mail or hand deliver completed form to:

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System

2121 Lake Ave.

Ft. Wayne, IN 46805

Attn: Sam Elkins (138B)

DO NOT EMAIL

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Accepted Forms of Identification

Picture ID From Federal or State Government

• State-Issued Driver’s License

• State DMV-Issued ID Card

• U.S. Passport (unexpired or expired)

• Military ID Card

• Military Dependent’s card

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card

• Foreign Passport with appropriate stamps

• Permanent Resident Card or Alien

Registration Card with a photograph (INS Form

I-151 or I-551)

• ID Card issued by federal or state government agencies provided it includes a photograph.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DR AWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91 ), in GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1.2. For the purposes of this contract, samples, te st reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also b e subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following t ext refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1.3. Submit for approval, all of the items specific ally mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with inform ation sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements . Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item h as been approved, no change in brand or make shall be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, a nd approved by

Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitutio n of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Gover nment.

1.4. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permi t proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to a ssure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals shall not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1.5. Submittals shall be reviewed for compliance wi th contract requirements by Architect-Engineer, and action thereon shall be taken by COR on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1.6. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer shall assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent corre spondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to exp edite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved subm ittals.

1.7. The Government reserves the right to require a dditional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contr act. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract ar e furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustm ent in contract price and time shall be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR

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52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88 ) of the GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1.8. Schedules called for in specifications and sho wn on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor sha ll assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying sched ules. The Contracting

Officer and Architect- Engineer assumes no responsi bility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1.9. Submittals shall be submitted by Contractor on ly and shipped prepaid.

Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for c hecking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples required in quadruplicate. Submit other samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawi ngs, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificate s in quadruplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals shall receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent v ia first class mail or as a PDF document via email and shall contain th e list of items, name of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract num ber, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of lo cation for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specificati on Number (if any) and such additional information as shall be require d by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter shall be enclosed with items, a nd any items received without identification letter shall be considered " unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literat ure and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Me dical Center, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or

Federal Specification Number as applicable and loca tion(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an auth orized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Con tractor.

C. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resu bmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be

01 33 23 - 3 marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containi ng other previously specified information required on label and in tran smittal letter.

D. Approved samples shall be kept on file by the CO R at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples shall be delivered to

Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good conditi on shall be used in their proper locations in contract work. At complet ion of contract, samples that are not approved shall be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request s hall be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples tha t are not requested for return by Contractor shall be discarded after c ompletion of contract.

E. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting dr awings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be check ed before submission by technically qualified employees of Contractor fo r accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requireme nts. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contra ctor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible ph otographic paper or vellum reproducible.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper d escriptive title, including Medical Center location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detai l Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 120 mm by 125 mm (4-3/4 by 5 inches) sha ll be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, f ully protected for shipment.

6. One reproducible print of approved or disapprove d shop drawings shall be forwarded to Contractor.

7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to Architect-Engineer u nder one cover.

1.10. Samples, shop drawings, test reports, certifi cates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approva l to

American Structurepoint, Inc.

(Architect-Engineer)

7260 Shadeland Station (A/E

P.O. Address) Indianapolis, Indiana 46256

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(City, State and Zip Code)

1.11. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-E ngineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy of the complete submittal di rectly to the COR.

1.