36C25218B0839-004.pdf

VA Medical Center Tomah Correct Legionella Deficiencies at B 402

Project 676-18-121B 30 March 2018

AT

VA MEDICAL CENTER

TOMAH, WISCONSIN

SPECIFICATIONS

Solicitation 36C18B0839 Attachment 1 - Specifications, 03/30/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-18 01 01 10 Infection Control 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 91 00 Painting 07-16

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL (NOT USED)

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

DEVELOP LEGIONELLA ONE-LINE PLUMBING DIAGRAMS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-1.1 Title Sheet, Project Info and Sheet Index

G-1.2 Infection Control

G-2.1 General Plumbing Information G-3.1 P-402-1.1 Building 406 – Crawlspace Floor Plan – Dead Leg

P-406-1.1 Building 402 – Crawl Space Floor Plan – Dead Leg, Insulation

P-406-1.2 Building 402 – First Floor Plan – Dead Leg, Insulation

P-406-1.3 Building 402 – Second Floor Plan – Dead Leg, Insulation

P-406-1.4 Building 402 – Third Floor Plan – Dead Leg, Insulation

P-406-2.1 Building 402 – Crawlspace Floor Plan - Plumbing

P-406-2.2 Building 402 – First Floor Plan - Plumbing

P-406-2.3 Building 402 – Second Floor Plan – Plumbing

P-406-2.4 Building 402 – Third Floor Plan – Plumbing

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS, PHASING AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.21 TESTS (NOT USED)

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

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1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.25 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN (NOT USED)

1.28 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images (NOT USED) …………………………………………………15

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety requirements.

Refer to section 01 01 10, INFECTION CONTROL for infection control requirements.

1.2 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: The implementation of the disinfection requirements of the VA (VHA Directive 1061) for the prevention of Legionella Disease, in building 402 on the Tomah VA

Medical Center Campus. The project includes but is not limited to;

removal of dead leg plumbing lines, existing piping insulation, mixing valves, continuous temperature monitoring, water quality monitoring, controls integration and insulation, in building #402, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, ceiling removal and replacements, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, repair and replacement of wall, floor, and ceiling construction to accommodate new work, patch to match

Solicitation 36C18B0839 adjacent surfaces and finish (paint, etc.) surfaces to match, and certain other items as necessary to complete the work of the contract.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including electrical power for any necessary solenoid valves, temperature control panels, and miscellaneous mechanical equipment.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including replacement of insulation, removal of dead legs, installation of water quality meters, temperature controls, etc. as shown on drawings.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close-down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) 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.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS, PHASING 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

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

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

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

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It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

Furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

H. All Buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide an orange plastic construction fence, (four feet) minimum height, around the construction area if required to support contractor material storage and laydown area. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware. Fasten plastic fence fabric to terminal posts with zip ties to line posts. Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. 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) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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K. 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 COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

5. 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, Solicitation 36C18B0839 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. 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.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of 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 buildings.

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

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

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4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

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

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

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

Solicitation 36C18B0839 protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

(NOT USED)

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

(NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

(NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

(NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

(NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing.

2. Units, equipment and service shall be properly maintained and/or repaired by the contractor if it is found the contractor damaged said services, devices or equipment during construction use.

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

C. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

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1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators in all buildings where work of the contract occurs. At initiation of the project, Contractor and COR will determine allowable hours of operation and requirements for protection of the elevator cab finishes when used for transport of building materials or debris to be removed from the premises.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

1.21 TESTS

(NOT USED)

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of

Solicitation 36C18B0839 equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

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

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

(NOT USED)

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

(NOT USED)

1.25 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

(NOT USED)

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

(NOT USED)

1.28 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

(NOT USED)

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

(NOT USED)

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

(NOT USED)

1.31 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

(NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 01 10 - IC

INFECTION CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

A. Infection Control is critical in all medical center facilities.

Interior construction activities causing disturbance of existing dust, or creating new dust, must be conducted within ventilation-controlled areas that minimize the flow of airborne particles into patient areas.

B. An AHA associated with infection control will be performed by VA personnel in accordance with FGI Guidelines (i.e. Infection Control Risk

Assessment (ICRA)). Reference Exhibits A & B at the end of this Section.

The ICRA procedure in Section 01 01 10 – IC INFECTION CONTROL, will be utilized. Risk classifications of Class II or lower will require approval by the COR or Government Designated Authority before beginning any construction work. Risk classifications of Class III or higher will require a permit before beginning any construction work. Infection

Control permits will be issued/coordinated by the Resident Engineer. The

Infection Control Permits shall be posted outside the appropriate construction area. More than one permit may be issued for a construction project if the work is located in separate areas requiring separate classes. The primary project scope area for this project are as follows:

NON-PATIENT AREAS All Buildings: Construction Project Type – C, Patient

Risk Group - LOW, Class of Precautions – I & II. PATIENT AREAS All

Buildings: Construction Project Type – C, Patient Risk Group – MEDIUM-

HIGH, Class of Precautions – I, II, & III. Work outside the primary project scope area may vary. The required infection control precautions with each class are stated in Section 01 01 10 – IC

Infection Control. Barriers shall be erected as required based upon classification.

C. This section specifies the control of environmental infection control and risk assessment that the Contractor must consider for construction & renovation projects in the medical facility. It includes Precautionary management of, Inspections and Non-invasive activities, small scale, short duration activities that create minimal dust. Major demolition and construction projects that generate a moderate to high levels of dust. Movement of materials and equipment, and resources that are encountered or generated by the Contractor. The Contractor is obligated to consider the specified control measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. An Infection Control Risk

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Assessment Matrix of Precautions for construction and renovation for activities follows.

TYPE A

Inspection and Non-Invasive Activities.

Includes, but is not limited to:

removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection limited to 1 tile per 50 square feet painting (but not sanding) wall covering, electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activities which do not generate dust or require cutting of walls or access to ceilings other than for visual inspection.

TYPE B

Small scale, short duration activities which create minimal dust Includes, but is not limited to:

installation of telephone and computer cabling access to chase spaces cutting of walls or ceiling where dust migration can be controlled

TYPE C

Work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies Includes, but is not limited to:

sanding of walls for painting or wall covering removal of floor coverings, ceiling tiles and casework new wall construction minor duct work or electrical work above ceilings major cabling activities any activity that cannot be completed within a single work shift

TYPE D

Major demolition and construction projects Includes, but is not limited to:

activities which require consecutive work shifts requires heavy demolition or removal of a complete cabling system new construction

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

1. Adversely affect human health or welfare,

2. Unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life

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Using the following table, identify the Patient Risk Groups that will be affected. If more than one risk group will be affected, select the higher risk group:

Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk Highest Risk Office areas Cardiology

Echocardiography Endoscopy Nuclear Medicine Physical Therapy Radiology/MRI Respiratory

Therapy

CCU

Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Laboratories

(specimen) Newborn Nursery Outpatient Surgery Pediatrics Pharmacy Post Anesthesia Care

Unit Surgical Units

Any area caring for immunocompromised patients

Burn Unit Cardiac Cath Lab Central Sterile Supply Intensive Care Units Medical Unit Negative pressure isolation rooms Oncology Operating rooms including C-section rooms

C. Match the Patient Risk Group with Construction Project Type on the following matrix to determine the level of infection control activities required.

Patient Risk Group (Low, Medium, High, Highest) with the planned… Construction Project Type (A, B, C, D) on the following matrix, to find the… Class of Precautions (I, II, III or IV) or level of infection control activities required.

1) Infection Control approval will be required when the Construction

Activity and Risk Level indicate that Class III or Class IV control procedures are necessary. Contact the VA Project engineer and the infection control officer before proceeding.

IC Matrix - Class of Precautions: Construction Project by Patient Risk

Patient Risk Group Construction Project Type

D. Description of Required Infection Control Precautions by Class

TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D

LOW Risk Group I II II III/IV MEDIUM Risk Group I II III IV HIGH Risk Group I II III/IV IV HIGHEST Risk Group II III/IV III/IV IV

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During Construction Project Upon Completion of Project C

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

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

3. Negative pressure rooms are to be entered while unoccupied. Contractor will contact NM prior to entry to ensure that the room is not in use.

4. Contractor will wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment when entering patient rooms that require Transmission Based Precautions as outlined on the sign outside the patient’s room.

1. Clean work upon completion of task: major cleaning will be completed by EMS/SPS.

Maintenance and contractor should remove any obvious debris generated by their work.

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1. Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

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

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

4. Block off and seal air vents.

5. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area

6. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

7. Follow VHA Directive 1061 when installing new piping and distribution system components by flushing debris and disinfecting new piping and distribution system components prior to placing the system in service.

1. Wipe work surfaces with disinfectant.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

4. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

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1. *Remove or Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

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

5. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

* Use window for negative HEPA air exhaust when accessible. Obtain V.A, resident engineer approval for exhausting into existing exhaust ductwork.

1. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the owner’s Safety Department and Infection Control Department and thoroughly cleaned by the owner’s Environmental Services Department.

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

3. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

4. Wet mop area with disinfectant.

5. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

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1. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.

5. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

6. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers. Shoe covers must be changed each time the worker exits the work area.

7. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the owner’s Safety Department and Infection Control Department and thoroughly cleaned by the owner’s Environmental Services Department.

1. Remove barrier material carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid

4. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

5. Wet mop area with disinfectant.

6. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

E. Identify the area surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact.

Step 4. Identify the areas surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact

Unit Below Unit Above Lateral Lateral Behind Front

Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group

Step 5. Identify specific site of activity eg, patient rooms, medication room, etc.

Step 6. Identify issues related to: ventilation, plumbing, electrical in terms of the occurrence of probable outages.

Step 7. Identify containment measures, using prior assessment. What types of barriers?

(Eg, solids wall barriers); Will HEPA filtration be required?

(Note: Renovation/construction area shall be isolated from the occupied areas during construction and shall be negative with respect to surrounding areas)

Step 8. Consider potential risk of water damage. Is there a risk due to compromising structural integrity? (eg, wall, ceiling, roof)

Step 9. Work hours: Can or will the work be done during non-patient care hours?

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Step 10. Do plans allow for adequate number of isolation/negative airflow rooms?

Step 11. Do the plans allow for the required number & type of handwashing sinks?

Step 12. Does the infection control staff agree with the minimum number of sinks for this project? (Verify against AIA Guidelines for types and area)

Step 13. Does the infection control staff agree with the plans relative to clean and soiled utility rooms?

Step 14. Plan to discuss the following containment issues with the project team. Eg, traffic flow, housekeeping, debris removal (how and when)

Appendix: Identify and communicate the responsibility for project monitoring that includes infection control concerns and risks. The ICRA may be modified throughout the project Revisions must be communicated to the Project Manager.

Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX ; C Fine, CA

Steps 4-14 Adapted with permission Fairview University Medical Center, Minneapolis MN by ECSI Inc 2001 Forms modified and provided courtesy of 3 Bartley, ECSI Inc 2002

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Infection Control Construction Permit Permit No:

Location of Construction: Project Start Date:

Project Coordinator: Estimated Duration:

Contractor Performing Work Permit Expiration Date:

Supervisor: Telphone:

YES NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY YES NO INFECTION CONTROL, RISK GROUP

TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity GROUP 1: Low Risk TYPE B: Small scale, short duration, moderate to high levels GROUP 2: Medium Risk

TYPE C: Activity generates moderate to high levels of dust, re Lures eater 1 work shift for completion

GROUP 3: Medium/high Risk

TYPE. D: Major duration arid construction activities Requiring consecutive work shifts

GROUP 4: Highest Risk

CLASS I 1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from 3. Minor Demolition for Remodeling construction operations.

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

CLASS 11 1, Provides active means to prevent air-bone dust from 6. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly dispersing into atmosphere covered containers.

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting. 7. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape. before leaving work area.

4. Block off and seal air vents. S. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area.

S. Wipe surfaces with disinfectant. 9. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

CLASS 111

Date Initial

1. Obtain infection control pennit before construction begins. 6. Vacuum work with HEPA filtered vacuums.

2. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to 7. Wet mop with disinfectant prevent contamination of the duct system. S. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize

3. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube spreading of dirt and debris associated with method before construction begins. construction.

9. Contain construction waste before transport in

4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing tightly covered containers.

HEPA equipped air filtration units. 10. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

S. Do not remove barriers from work area until complete 11. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work project is thoroughly cleaned by Env. Services Dept. is being performed/

Class IV

Date

Initial

l. Obtain infection control permit before construction begins. 7. All personnel entering work site are required to wear

2. Isolate HVAC= system in area where work is being done to shoe covers prevent contamination of duct system. S. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed

3. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube project is thoroughly cleaned by the Environmental method before construction begins. Service Dept.

4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing 9. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

HEPA equipped air filtration units. 10. Wet mop with disinfectant.

5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately. 11. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize

6. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass spreading of dirt and debris associated with through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA construction.

vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear 12. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they covered containers.

leave the work site. 13. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

14. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where is bein done.

Additional Requirements:

Exceptions/Additions to this permit Date Date Initials Initials are noted b attached memoranda Permit Request By: Permit Authorized By:

Date: Date:

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Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX; C Fine, CA Steps 4-14 Adapted with permission Fairview University Medical Center, Minneapolis MN

Forms modified and provided courtesy of I Bartley, ECSI Inc 2002

F. Apply Life Safety and standards (APIC) and the following criteria would need to be assured in order to maintain the supply air side open during Class 4 construction activity:

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

• There is no re circulated air in this section

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All materials shall be delivered in their original package, container or bundle bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name (where applicable). When transporting new materials & equipment though the hospital use 4 mil Poly sheeting encasing materials, tools and equipment or use a totally enclosed cart.

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

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

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

E. Demolition materials must be transported in totally enclosed containers.

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

2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide enough negative air machines to completely exchange the regulated area air volume 4 actual times per hour.