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Construction Documents Volume 1 of 2 -Architectural

Project Specifications

EDWARD HINES, JR. VA HOSPITAL

CANOPY/AMBULANCE BAY /

DECONTAMINATION AREA BLDG. 200

PROJECT #578-315

Submitted by the Team of:

PFB ARCHITECTS, INC. / MELVIN COHEN AND

ASSOCIATES, INC

9461 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Original Drawing Issue Date 10.26.10 Architectural Drawing Revision Date 02.11.11

MEP Drawing Revision Date 01.14.11 Date of Project Re-Issue 06.08.12

04-04

The "M" after the date denotes that the document is now in dual Metric/English.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CANOPY/AMBULANCE BAY/DECONTAMINATION AREA BLDG. 200

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VOLUME 1

DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00100 Instructions to Bidders & Notices 10-02 00200 General Scope 11-03 00400 Engineering Service Project Guidelines and Requirements 11-03

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01001 General Requirements – 06-11 01006 Working at the Hospital/Safety Rules and Procedures 01-04 01006a Contractor Orientation/Badge Sign-up Sheet 01-04 01007 Infection Control 01-04 01010 General Requirements (Wage Determination Decision) 12-02 01090 Reference Standards 06-02 01340 Samples and Shop Drawings 10-02M 01410 Testing Laboratory Services 05-04M 01569 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 08-03M 01700 Project Closeout 03-93 01730 Operating and Maintenance Data 03-93

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

02200 Earthwork 10-06M 02514 Site Work Concrete 08-01M 02410 Demolition 11-08M 02513 Asphalt Concrete Paving 02-03M 02577 Pavement Marking 05-04M

DIVISION 3

03300 Cast –In –Place Concrete 05-04M

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

04200 Unit Masonry 03-01M

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05120 Structural Steel 10-06M 05210 Steel Joists 12-05M 05311 Steel Decking 12-05M 05500 Metal Fabrications 03-01M

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DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

06100 Rough Carpentry 04-02M 06200 Finish Carpentry and Millwork 05-01M

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07220 Roof and Deck Insulation 07-04M 07253 Sprayed-On Fireproofing 07-04M 07270 Firestopping Systems 06-03M 07410 Preformed Roof and Wall Panels 11-04M 07532 EPDM Sheet Roofing 09-03M 07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-05M 07920 Sealants and Caulking 04-04M

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08110 Steel Doors and Frames 04-04M 08410 Aluminum Entrances and Storefront 03-02M 08710 Builders Hardware 05-03M 08721 Automatic Door Operators 12-02M 08745 Electromagnetic Locking System 05-01M 08750 Installation of Doors and Hardware 05-03M 08810 Glass and Glazing 02-03M

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09050 Interior/Exterior Finishes, Materials, and Finish Schedule 01-04M 09100 Non-Load Bearing Framing Systems 03-04M 09260 Gypsum Board System 06-02M 09900 Painting 01-03M

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10430 Exterior Signs 10-05M 10602 Exterior Retractable Privacy Screens

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE CONTAINED IN VOLUME 2

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13975 Manual Dry Standpipe 10-06M

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DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS - NOT USED

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15050 Basic Methods and Requirements (Mechanical) 04-04M 15200 Noise and Vibration Control 11-02M 15250 Insulation 11-02M 15400 Plumbing Systems 06-97M 15450 Plumbing Fixtures and Trim 11-02M 15705 HVAC Piping Systems 11-02M 15740 Terminal Units 09-02M 15750 Heating and Cooling Coils 06-99M 15822 Fans 06-99M 15840 Ductwork and Accessories 12-02M 15885 Air Filters 12-02M 15902 Controls and Instrumentation (DDC) 09-00M 15980 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 12-02M 15991 Demonstrations and Tests - Boiler Plant 01-00M

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16050 Basic Methods and Requirements (Electrical) 04-02M 16111 Conduit Systems 09-01M 16127 Cables, Low Voltage (600 Volts and Below) 09-01M 16140 Wiring Devices 03-03M 16150 Motors 05-03M 16155 Motor Starters 03-00M 16160 Panelboards 02-02M 16170 Disconnect Switches (Motor and Circuit) 03-00 16450 Grounding 08-02M 16460 Transformers (General Purpose) 02-02M 16510 Building Lighting, Interior 03-03M 16721 Modifications to Existing Fire Alarm System

TELECOMMUNICATION – NOT USED

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND NOTICES

1. AMENDMENT TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (FAR 52.214-3) (DEC 1989)

(a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

(b) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation

(1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid, (3) by letter or telegram, or (4) by facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation. The

Government must receive the acknowledgment by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

2. FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (FAR 52.214-4) (APR 1984)

Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by the solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS (FAR 52.214-5) (MAR 1997)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation and (2) showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Telegraphic bids will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation; however, bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice.

(d) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

(e) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

4. EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (FAR 52.214-6) (APR 1984)

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before

00100-1 the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

5. LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BID (FAR 52.214-7)

(NOV 1999)

(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.

(b)(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5;00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of bids; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the

Government installation designated for receipt of bids and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of bids.

(2) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more favorable to the government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(c) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation include the time/date stamp of that installation on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal

Government processes resume.

(e) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. If the IFB authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before

00100-2 the exact time set for receipt of bids, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of bids, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid.

6. PREPARATION OF BIDS--CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.214-18) (APR 1984)

(a) Bids must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

(b) The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum bidding;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of subparagraphs (1) through (3) above.

(c) If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for any item on which on price is submitted.

(d) Alternate bids will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

7. CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING--CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.214-19) (AUG 1996)

(a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

(b) The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

(c) The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation or the bid.

(d) The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost of some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even

00100-3 though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advanced payment.

8. CAUTION TO BIDDERS - BID ENVELOPES (VAAR 852.214-70) (APR 1984)

It is the responsibility of each bidder to take all necessary precautions, including the use of a proper mailing cover, to insure that the bid price cannot be ascertained by anyone prior to bid opening. If a bid envelope is furnished with this invitation, the bidder is requested to use this envelope in submitting the bid. The bidder may, however, when it suits a purpose, use any suitable envelope, identified by the invitation number and bid opening time and date. If a bid envelope is not furnished, the bidder will complete and affix the enclosed Optional

Form 17, Sealed Bid Label, to the lower left-hand corner of the envelope used in submitting the bid.

9. TYPE OF CONTRACT (FAR 52.216-1) (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm, fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

10. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY (FAR 52.222-23) (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goal for minority participation for each trade

Goal for female participation for each trade

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the

Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action

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Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the

Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order

11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy

Assistant Secretary, Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of

Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the -

(1) Name, address and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

11. BID GUARANTEE (FAR 52.228-1) (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The offeror (bidder) shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury

Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The

Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds,

(1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100 percent of the bid price.

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(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnishes executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

12. INDIVIDUAL SURETIES

If the bidder/offeror intends to utilize individual sureties, the sureties must complete an Affidavit of Individual Surety, Standard Form

28, January 1990 issue. Previous editions of this form will not be accepted. The individual surety must comply with the requirements of FAR

Subpart 28.2 and Clause 52.228-11, Pledges of Assets.

13. SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (AUG 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition

Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

(1) Mailing Address: Project Manager ( ), Office of Facilities

Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20420.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

14. PROTEST CONTENT (VAAR 852.233-70) (JAN 1998)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall:

(1) Include the name, address, fax number and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or its representative, and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester; and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served; and,

(6) State the form of relief requested; and.

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

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(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

15. NOTE: Refer to Clause, "Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work" in the General Conditions.

16. PARTNERING

(a) In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government proposes to form a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors. This partnership would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization in an effort to achieve a quality project, done right the first time, within the budget and on schedule.

(b) This partnership will be totally voluntary. The focus of partnering is to build cooperative relationships with the private sector and avoid or minimize disputes and to nurture a more collaborative ethic characterized by trust, cooperation and teamwork. Partnering is defined as the creation of a relationship between the owner and contractor that promotes mutual and beneficial goals. It is a non-contractual, but formally structured agreement between the parties. The ultimate goal is the elimination of the "us" versus "them" thinking, and formation of a

"we" mentality for the benefit of the project.

(c) Any cost associated with effectuating this partnership will be agreed to by both parties and will be shared equally with no change in contract price.

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Section 00200

GENERAL SCOPE

A. GENERAL SCOPE

A-1 GENERAL INTENT

Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, components supplies, tools and supervision required to construct the ED Canopy/Ambulance Bay and Decontamination Area VA, Building #200, VA project number 578-315.

The existing Canopy at the ED of building 200 shall be demolished and a new Canopy/Ambulance Bay/Decontamination Area constructed. The following paragraphs outline only the major portions of work on this contract, and are not intended to limit the contractor’s responsibility.

Demolish, remove and dispose of at the contractor’s cost, all Architectural, Asbestos, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, and Structural identified in the specifications and/or on the drawings for the new work shown on the construction documents. Prepare all existing items, surfaces and components to remain for new finishes and work. The demolition clears the area adjacent to the ED for new construction.

Provide all new architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work as specified and/or shown on the construction documents. Provide, install and connect (as applicable) equipment noted as contractor furnished in the specifications and/or shown on the construction documents. Contractor shall be responsible for work shown only on the construction documents that is not specified.

Contractor shall also refer to section “Work at the Hospital” for additional requirements.

BID ITEMS:

Bid Item No. 1 (Base Bid):

Costs to complete all work as identified in the specifications and/or shown on the construction documents, or only on the construction documents. The base bids shall include a weekly cost for the period of inactivity (refer to Time for completion) between the phases of construction. The contractor shall review the Time for Completion restrictions and account for this in their base bid.

ITEM NO. 1 (BASE BID): $_______________

Bid Item No. 2 (Deduct Alternate No. 1):

Includes all work described in Base Bid that is associated with the Decontamination portion of the work including the following:

1. Automatic privacy screens and associated electric.

2. Radiant Heaters at privacy screened compartments and associated electric.

3. Exterior underground sanitary piping and holding tank.

4. Plumbing fixtures including shower heads, shower wands, cabinet enclosures, etc. including all associated piping.

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5. Lighting and associated electric to illuminate the privacy screen compartments.

6. Foundation, masonry, steel doors and frames, electric, lighting associated with the construction of Storage Rooms 101 and 1021.

Bid Item No. 3 (Deduct Alternate No. 2):

Includes all work described in Base Bid that is associated with the West wall of the Canopy and Ambulance Bay Vestibule 1 A103 including the following:

1. Foundations.

2. Masonry.

3. Enclosed structural steel columns, plates and lintels.

4. Metal stud framing, sheathing and brick veneer.

5. Metal coping.

A-2 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

All general contractors must be capable of demonstrating experience with construction of 15,000 square feet or larger in size, in and for patient care areas in acute care hospitals similar to this project over the past five years. This would include construction of at least one project of similar size and complexity each of the last five years or have been continuously engaged in construction projects of this size and complexity for the past five years. A list of qualifying projects must be included with the bid and a reference (name and phone number) for each of the projects must be included.

All bidders must attend the pre-construction meeting /site visit to be considered for the project.

A-3 SITE VISIT

All bidders are required to visit the construction site with the project coordinator, contracting officer and the Architect on the date of the scheduled pre-construction meeting / site visit to determine and verify conditions that will be experienced when the work is accomplished. The project coordinator will assist and answer any questions regarding this project. All requests for information must be made to the contracting officer in writing. All requests for information shall be responded to in writing and be provided to all bidders. Do not contact the architect or engineering consultants directly without permission of the contracting officer.

A-4 PHASING

The project will be completed in one phase.

All shop drawings and submittals shall be processed at the beginning of the first phase. All shop drawings must be submitted and approved before work can begin. The contractor shall furnish the project coordinator with a schedule of approximate dates on which the contractor intends to accomplish the work in specific areas of the site; this shall include the time for shop drawings preparation, review and approval.

A-5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Work will be accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with hospital safety, traffic, and parking regulations.

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A-6 CLEAN UP

All debris will be removed daily from the work area at the close of each workday. All debris will be promptly removed from VA premises.

A-7 WORK PERIOD

All work shall be performed during the normal workday, which is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for national holidays when the building is closed. Should it become necessary for the contractor, because of the nature of the work involved, to work hours in addition to and over and beyond the hours indicated for a normal work day, the contractor will absorb all additional premium pay at no cost to the Government. In addition, the contractor will request approval from the Contracting Officer to work over and beyond the normal work days indicated above at least 72 hours in advance of when such is requested.

All work in the Surgery area, in the basement, will be performed after hours.

Protection for dust containment in the Basement Surgery work areas is specified in General Requirements Section 01010 paragraph 1.7-D (Protection) and in the Infection Control Risk Assessment Form.

A-8 WORKMANSHIP

All work shall be in strict accordance with the installation specifications and recommendations of manufacturer, and the latest standard professional practices for work of this nature.

A-9 RESTORATION

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

Damage that may be caused by the contractor or his workmen to the existing structures, grounds, and utilities, or work done by others shall be repaired by him and left in as good a condition as that which existed prior to damaging at no extra cost to the Government

A-10 TIME FOR COMPLETION

The contractor shall complete all work under these specifications and / or construction documents after receipt of Notice to Proceed as follows:

Total duration of project = 180 days in 1 phase.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWING INDEX

The drawings listed below will accompany the specifications and will form part of this contract:

Drawings dated 07/01/04

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

G1100 Cover Sheet and Drawing Index

ASC01 Existing Canopy Grading Plan

ASC101 New Canopy Grading Plan

ASD01 Canopy Demolition Plan

AS101 Canopy Architectural Floor Plan

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AS101A Decontamination Schematic Plan

AS102 Canopy reflected Ceiling Plan

AS103 Canopy Roof Plan

AS201 Exterior Elevations

AS301 Building Sections

AS302 Wall Sections

AS303 Wall Sections

AS304 Wall Sections

AS305 Wall Sections

AS306 Wall Sections

AS401 Architectural Details

AS701 Window Elevations and Details

STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

SS101 Structural Notes

SS201 Foundation Plan

SS202 Roof Framing Plan

SS301 Foundation Details

SS302 Masonry details

SS303 Structural Details

MECHANIVCAL DRAWINGS

M101 HVAC Plan

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

E101 Electrical, Power and Lighting Partial Ground Floor Plan

E102 Electrical Notes, Schedules, Symbol List

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

P101 Canopy Plumbing Waste and Storm Water Piping

P102 Canopy Plumbing Water Piping Plan

P200 Canopy Plumbing Water Piping Diagram, Notes and Abbreviations

P300 Canopy Plumbing Notes – Symbols and Specifications

FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS

FP101 Canopy Fire Protection Plan

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Date:

578/138A

Construction Co.:

Address:

Phone No.:

Re: Project No.578–315;

CANOPY/AMBULANCE BAY/DECONTAMINATION AREA BLDG. 200

Engineering Service Project Guidelines and Requirements:

a. Address & Phone:

COTR Name: Azad Sunkavalli

COTR Address: Edward Hines, Jr., VA Hospital Building 2, Room 121 (138A) Hines, IL 60141-5138 COTR Mail Routing: (138A) COTR Phone Number: (708) 202-8387, Ext. 21152 COTR Fax Number: (708) 202-2167

b. Submittals: One courtesy copy shall be sent to the VA while five copies are simultaneously sent to the A/E. The submittal log shall be submitted to the VA with a list of submittals required per the specifications within ten calendar days of this Pre-construction meeting.

c. Schedule of Values/Progress Chart: Progress Chart must be submitted to the VA within ten calendar days of this Pre-construction Meeting. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall submit a detailed schedule of work (including phasing, if any) from the starting day to the day of completion prior to commencing work.

d. Subcontractor List: Within ten calendar days of this Pre-construction meeting, submit to the VA a list of all subcontractors including the company name, address, phone number and contact person.

e. On/Off Jobsite: The Superintendent on the job should be on the job site during the work. The Superintendent on the job should sign the Log book in Engineering Office at the beginning of each workday. The VA must be made aware of when the contractor is on or off the Jobsite.

f. Daily Logs: All contractors shall submit to the VA a completed Daily Log to the COTR at the end of working day. The daily log shall be on the form provided by the COTR at the Pre-construction Meeting. Payment applications will not be processed until the Daily Logs are up to date for that month.

g. Work Hours: The tour of duty for the COTR on this project is 7:00 AM to

3:30 PM. If the contractor would like to work hours other than that, he/she shall request permission to do so from the COTR as per specifications.

The contractor can not work on national holidays, when the hospital is closed for the business.

h. Emergency Number: In case of emergency contact of the contractor’s personnel.

Person Name :

Phone/Pager# :

i. Payrolls: Payments will not be processed until all payrolls are into the

VA.

j. Storage/Field Office: No on-site storage or a field office will be provided.

If a trailer will be brought on site, request a location for it and get approvals as early as possible.

k. Dumpster: Will a dumpster be required? If so, notify the COTR of such and request a location for it. The contractor shall secure the dumpster and empty promptly.

l. Clean up: All debris will be removed daily from the work area at the close of each workday. Contain debris before transport in tightly covered containers. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area.

m. Keys: The COTR will need two copies of keys for any locks in temporary partitions or construction entrances. One key for COTR use and one key for fire department.

n. Barricades: All construction areas are to be barricaded off from non-construction personnel. This is especially critical near all patient care buildings.

o. Infection Control: Isolate HVAC system in the area, where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA-equipped air filtration units. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work areas.

p. VA Equipment: The use of VA equipment (ie: carts, towels, etc.) is strictly forbidden unless approved by the VA.

q. No Smoking: No smoking is allowed in the Hospital including construction area. Violation of this rule will result in work stoppage by COTR and Contracting Officer.

r. Hard-hats: Hard-hats shall be worn by all personnel on a construction Jobsite.

s. Badges: Badges shall be worn at all times by construction personnel while on VA property.

t. Burn Permits: A burn permit shall be obtained from Safety Department

(extension 25613/25658/21952) for all cutting with a torch, welding and soldering operations.

u. Asbestos Abatement: All asbestos abatement shall be done according to

VA regulations. The contractor shall obtain the permission of Project Engineer prior to commencing the abatement. No abatement work shall be started without approved asbestos submittals.

v. Fire Stopping: Any penetrations through all new and existing walls shall be sealed promptly with a fire-rated sealant before leaving that area of work.

w. Life Safety: All interim life safety measures shall be discussed with the Project Engineer prior to the start of construction.

x. Bi-monthly meeting: The Project Manager of the job should attend bi-monthly construction review meeting on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 1:30pm in Room 126, Bldg. 2.

Contractor Signature:

COTR’s Signature:

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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

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 COTR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project # 578-315-

Canopy/Ambulance Bay /Decontamination Area Addition Building 200 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COTR

C. Offices of _PFB Architects Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

COTRCOTRD. 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.

E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other

01 00 00 -2 relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, including necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 15 sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished. These drawings and specifications will consist of those returned by prospective bidders.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the Issuing

Office immediately after printing is completed.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COTR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

8. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. 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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

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

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

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

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2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

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

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COTR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

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1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

(flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate withCOTR/.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

COTR/.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request

01 00 00 -7 interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COTR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR .

O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance . Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

S. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

COTR1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

COTR

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

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 COTR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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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.

F'. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., 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 COTR. 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 construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COTR 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 COTR 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 COTR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Building No.200 will be occupied during performance of work

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction

01 00 00 -10 areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.