36C25519R0050-002.pdf

Correct Pharmacy Deficiencies on 4th Level for USP 800 Compliance St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division St. Louis, MO 63106

Specifications - Volume 1

Divisions 00 Through 14

Project manual no: ________________

VA project no.: 657-18-301JC issue date: October 9, 2018

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUME 1

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 10-17 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 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING 02-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 41 00 Architectural Wood Casework – Hospital Grade M+HFG

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 53 BSC, LAFW, and CACI 01-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

13 37 00 Clean Room Pass-Through Chamber M+HFG

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

APPENDIX

ACM and LBP Report

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 GENERAL NOTES, LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI101 PHASING PLAN

HAZARDOUS

HA101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLANS

STRUCTURAL

SF101 GENERAL NOTES, INSPECTION TABLES AND PLAN

SF201 ELEVATION AND DETAILS

SX101 4TH LEVEL EXISTING FLOOR FRAMING PLAN (INFO ONLY)

SX102 5TH LEVEL EXISTING FLOOR FRAMING PLAN (INFO ONLY)

SX601 EXISTING COLUMN SCHEDULE (INFO ONLY)

SX602 EXISTING COLUMN SCHEDULE (INFO ONLY)

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 4TH LEVEL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN AND CEILING PLAN

AE101 4TH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN, PARTITION TYPES AND ALTERNATE PLANS

AE102 4TH & 3RD LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

AE103 4TH LEVEL FINISH, WALL PROTECTION, SIGNAGE PLAN, AND SCHEDULE

AE104 4TH LEVEL EQUIPMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULE

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATION

AE401 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS

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FIRE PROTECTION

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

PLUMBING

PP001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

PD101 3RD LEVEL PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 4TH LEVEL PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PD111 3RD LEVEL MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN

PD112 4TH LEVEL MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN

PL101 3RD LEVEL PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PL102 4TH LEVEL PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PL111 4TH LEVEL MEDICAL GAS FLOOR PLAN

PL501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MM001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MM002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD102 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLANS

MH101 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLANS

MP101 HYDRONIC FLOOR PLANS

MP102 HYDRONIC FLOOR PLANS

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-801 MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS

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ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEAD SHEET

ED100 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT OVERALL EXISTING PLAN

ED140 ELECTRICAL 4TH LEVEL OVERALL EXISTING PLAN

ED141 ELECTRICAL 4TH LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN

EL141 ELECTRICAL 4TH LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN

EL501 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

EP141 ELECTRICAL 4TH LEVEL POWER PLAN

EP501 ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS

EP601 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EY141 ELECTRICAL 4TH LEVEL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY501 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

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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 AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Correct Pharmacy Deficiencies at VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, John Cochran Division, VA Project

Number 657-18-301JC as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended. Site visit time will be identified in the construction solicitation. No additional site visits will be conducted for this project.

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

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, (BASE BID): All work specified or shown in the bid documents.

Work includes selective demolition, general construction, alterations, 01 00 00 -2 roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. Contractor shall have 310 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM I, BASE BID. Contractor shall anticipate 2 days of unexpected and uncompensated delays due to hospital delays each month. If not used each month these days shall accumulate throughout contract duration. Contractor shall complete all work in Phase 3 (New

Pharmacy rooms A456, A456A, A457, A457A, and A457B), to include but not limited to installation and certification of new equipment so the new

Oncology Pharmacy is fully operational, no later than November 1, 2019.

If Phase 3 work, as described above, is not completed by November 1, 2019, Contractor shall at their expense remove the existing CACI

(Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator) and install an additional

CACI meeting the specifications and equipment schedule (Equipment

#M002) in existing Oncology Pharmacy clean room A453. This work would include removing the existing CACI (Room A453), replacing with equipment #M002, and all necessary recertification for new CACI to be operational until phase 3 work is complete. This temporary replacement would need to be coordinated and completed over a 3-day weekend to minimize impact to Medical Center operations. The CACI in room A453 is in addition to the CACI to be installed in room A457A as part of Phase

3. The Contractor may salvage the CACI in room A453 upon completion of the Phase 3 work.

ITEM II, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct all work associated with renovation of A402. Do not provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work in A402. Omit all finish work within A402. Do not provide integrated ceiling system and all corresponding structural work within

A402. Contractor shall have 310 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM II, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1).

Contractor shall anticipate 2 days of unexpected and uncompensated delays due to hospital delays each month. If not used each month these days shall accumulate throughout contract duration.

ITEM III, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct all work associated with room A452 staff lounge phase 4 renovation work. Do not provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work in A452. Omit all finish work

01 00 00 -3 within phase 4 renovation. Do not provide integrated ceiling system and all corresponding structural work within A452. Contractor shall have

310 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM III, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2). Contractor shall anticipate

2 days of unexpected and uncompensated delays due to hospital delays each month. If not used each month these days shall accumulate throughout contract duration.

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.

B. Throughout the contract documents the terms “Resident Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Project Manager”, and “COR” are all synonymous.

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. Submit the security plan before work begins in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

Work will not be authorized to begin without the Security Plan being approved by the COR.

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

3. The General Contractor shall submit an official document to the COR stating all employees have been tested for TB and have tested negative. (No medical records are required. Only verification)

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.

(a) Except for initiating registration with the PIV Sponsor, personnel conducting business pursuant to this contract shall not

01 00 00 -4 enter VA owned or leased property without a current and valid VA issued badge. Personnel may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects, including tool boxes, lockers, vehicle, or any other container, whilst on VA owned or leased property upon request from VA Police.

(b) To be processed for a VA ID badge, contact the VA-StLHCS-JC, Engineering Service PIV Sponsor to arrange for an appointment and to receive information on the required documentation. The appropriate contact information will be issued during the Pre-

Construction meeting with the Contracting Officer and the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Applicants may be subject to the following classifications of badging:

(i) Flash Badge: common physical access and no biometric information required

(ii) Non-PIV Badge: common physical, restricted physical, and sensitive records access; subject to submitting fingerprints; subject to submitting to a Special Agreement

Check (SAC) for a background investigation (allow for 14 calendar days to adjudicate).

(iii) Full PIV Badge: common physical, restricted physical, sensitive records, and logical/data access; subject to submitting fingerprints; subject to submitting to a Special

Agreement Check (SAC) for a background investigation (allow for 14 calendar days to adjudicate); subject to submitting to a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) background investigation (allow for 60 days to adjudicate).

(c) The level of badging and its corresponding duration of investigation are directly dependent on the level of security access required to perform contract tasks. Refer to the contract drawings for security level access assessments.

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

01 00 00 -5 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.

5. Normal medical center working hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., except during Federal Holidays. Any work for this project that will interfere with hospital operations shall be scheduled and performed outside of medical center working hours.

If specific tasks must be performed during medical center normal hours this work must be coordinated with the COR 21 calendar days in advance.

D. Key Control:

1. For any door controlling entrance to the construction area(s), the VA will supply to the contractor a door lock core and its corresponding key, the contractor will provide all remaining door hardware to support the STLVA keying system (Corbin Russwin large format). The General

Contractor will be responsible for ensuring the construction site remains under lock and key to prevent the general population from entering the site. Upon project completion, the General Contractor must return the lock core and key to the COR.

2. Reference Medical Center Memorandum FES-138-10 for Key Control requirements

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

01 00 00 -6 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.

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Not Applicable.

2. Not Applicable.

3. John Cochran: There is no contractor parking on hospital property at the John Cochran (JC) division bounded by Grand, Enright, Spring and

Bell avenues. Contractor parking is permitted in parking lot K (VA lot across grand from the medical center) in designated marked spaces. Contractor may load and unload materials in unrestricted areas only. Access to the Building 1 loading dock shall be

01 00 00 -7 restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies, and no such activity may leave a vehicle unattended.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities will not be permitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

01 00 00 -8 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

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 Resident COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or 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 Contractor.

G. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to 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:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion

01 00 00 -9 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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1: Expand Waiting - All work within Phase 1 is to be performed between the hours of 5:00 pm and 5:00 am Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends.

Phase 1 serves to expand the existing waiting room prior to the construction of the 23-hour observation room. Provide negative air pressure inside room where work is being done as means to prevent dust migration into occupied spaces. Contractor is responsible for cleaning all areas outside of the construction barriers at the end of every work night prior to 5:00 am.

Phase 2: New 23-Hour Observation - All work within Phase 2 is to be performed between the hours of 5:00 pm and 5:00 am Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends.

Phase 2 serves to construct the new 23-hour observation room. Provide negative air pressure inside room where work is being done as means to prevent dust migration into occupied spaces. Contractor is responsible for cleaning all areas outside of the construction barriers at the end of every work night prior to 5:00 am.

Phase 3: New Oncology Pharmacy - All work within Phase 3 is to be performed between the hours of 5:00 pm and 5:00 am Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends.

Phase 3 serves to construct the new oncology pharmacy. Provide negative air pressure inside room where work is being done as means to prevent dust migration into occupied spaces. Contractor is responsible for cleaning all areas outside of the construction barriers at the end of every work night prior to 5:00 am.

Phase 4: Staff Lounge - All work within Phase 4 is to be performed between the hours of 5:00 pm and 5:00 am Monday through Friday and anytime during weekends.

Phase 4 serves to construct the staff lounge. Provide negative air pressure inside room where work is being done as means to prevent dust migration into occupied spaces. Contractor is responsible for cleaning all areas outside of the construction barriers at the end of every work night prior to 5:00 am.

H. Rooms 401 and 402 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

I. All of the Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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1. 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 areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed. Contractor shall coordinate with COR 21 calendar days in advance for areas affected by construction activities. If areas have furniture in the space the Contractor shall be responsible for disassembling, moving, storing and re-installation of furniture when work in area is complete.

J. Construction Fence: Not Applicable.

K. 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.

L. 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.

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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. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 21 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. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

N. 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.

2. Not Applicable.

O. Not Applicable.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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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 the

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

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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

A. Not Applicable

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or

01 00 00 -15 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

A. Not Applicable

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

Not Applicable

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Not Applicable

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.

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

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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

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

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

A. Not Applicable

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall

01 00 00 -17 be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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:

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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 all elevators in Building No. 1. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of

Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. Not Applicable

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Not Applicable

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

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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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.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Not Applicable

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

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

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and

01 00 00 -21 acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

G. Inspections:

1. The general contractor shall coordinate and submit construction administration Logs or ‘Action Logs’ during construction period services on a weekly basis. Logs shall include but not be limited to:

RFI’s

Submittals (Per Specifications)

Utility Outages

ICRA’s (Include Dust Control)

ILSM’s (Include Hot Work)

Equipment (VV / VC / CC)

Inspections

Schedules

- 3 week look ahead

- Detailed shutdown/outage requests a minimum of 21 days in advance.

Miscellaneous Inquiries

2. The general contractor shall coordinate ‘In-Wall’ & ‘Overhead

Ceiling’ Inspections with COR prior to the installation of finishes.

All inspections require 7 calendar day notification to COR. Prior to VA participation contractor shall conduct internal inspection and provide documentation of items inspected and all deficient items.

All items identified during contractor’s internal inspection shall be corrected prior to VA participation. Contractor to supply a cart with a log sheet and full set of half size hard copy drawings for

01 00 00 -22 all inspections. Log sheet shall be itemized by type of inspection and by room. No such finishes shall be installed without inspection approval from COR.

3. Submittal and RFI Response Times. Contractor shall coordinate

Submittals and RFI’s so that the VAMC has 14 calendar days to respond accordingly. Contractor shall identify within ‘Action Log’

(As Mentioned Above) the level of priority (Low-Medium-High) for each submittal and RFI. Each RFI shall identify a proposed correction/fix and if there is an expected cost impact.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified. As part of the M&O manuals the contractor shall provide a completed VA equipment check-in sheet. Coordinate with COR for updated Equipment Check In sheet. Contractor shall also provide a complete list of all equipment removed as part of this project. This removal list shall include the equipment type, name, model, EE# and serial number.

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.