36C25618B0308-005.pdf

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VA Master Specifications

Prepared For

JLM IMPROVE SECURITY

CONTROL/MONITORING SYSTEM

Central Arkansas VAMC

Little Rock, AR

Contract No. VA256-12-D-0333

Task Order No. VA256-16-J-0654

Project No. 598-16-109

Submittal Date: April 2017

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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JLM IMPROVE SECURITY CONTROL CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HCS

Construction Documents April 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 05 01 Special Requirements for Work Within A VA Hospital

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS(Not Used)

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (Not Used)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (Not Used)

DIVISION 05 – METALS(Not Used)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES(Not Used )

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS(Not Used)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES(Not Used)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES(Not Used)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT(Not Used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS(Not Used)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION(Not Used)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT(Not Used)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION(Not Used)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING(Not Used)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)(Not Used)

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION(Not Used)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 17 10 Testing, Identification and Administration of Balanced Twist Pair Infrastructure

27 17 20 Testing, Identification and Administration of Fiber Infrastructure

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 28 23 13 Video Surveillance and Security Platform

Ip-Video Surveillance and Security Platform

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

WORK WITHIN A VA HOSPITAL 00 05 01-1

SECTION 00 05 01

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK WITHIN A VA HOSPITAL

1. GENERAL

A. This section is to bring to the attention of the contractor, Special

Requirements of our hospital. Our primary goal is to provide safe, accurate, comfortable treatment and diagnostic work . The construction project is secondary. The prints may show phasing but cannot convey every consideration that must be given to implement the plan. Close coordination and advance notifications must be prov ided. The VA cannot tolerate the method of construction as would be done in an empty building for example. Therefore, the contrac tor shall plan for cleanliness, dust proofing, quietness, etc., as nee ded.

The following are considerations and requirements n eeded in order to work at the hospital.

B. SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES - TO BE APPLIED TO ALL

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

1. In regard to specifications, regulations, and stand ards: unless precedence is specifically addressed elsewhere in t he contract, the following applies. The specification 000501, and N FPA code takes precedence over specification 013526 Safety on matt ers SPECIFICALLY addressed in specification 000501 and NFPA document s. Otherwise the most conservative or protective of specificatio ns, regulations, contract requirements take precedence.

2. The overriding principal is to work within an area that is under negative pressure and contain all dust within the c onstruction area. The contractor must whatever is necessary in order to achieve this.

In order to accomplish the above, the CUBE method w ill be used.

This method demands that a CUBE consisting of the f loor, walls both above and below suspended ceilings and the deck abo ve be established and maintained while construction is be ing performed.

Walls may have to be built by the contractor if the existing walls cannot be utilized. The CUBE will be kept under ne gative pressure.

In addition to containing dust within the work area , dust must be kept from exiting the work area via footsteps and c art wheels.

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The project will have an ICRA (Infection Control Ri sk Assessment) completed prior to any construction or phase of con struction. This document will be posted and maintained at the const ruction site and serve as reminder of the precautions to be followed . The ICRA will address the following:

ICRA

• To be posted before any work is done and reviewed a t each phase for any adjustment needed.

• To be initiated by IC (Infection Control department ) or Engineering and signed off by both parties.

• ICRA forms will be kept by Safety and IC.

Infection Control briefing

• An overview of infection control will be given at t he preconstruction conference.

• Superintendent will be required to attend the preco nstruction conference.

Barrier plan

• Contractor will sketch out the placements of his ba rrier(s) and get approval by IC and VA safety via the COTR.

• Barrier will be inspected by IC and safety before e ach phase is started.

• The Contractor has must have a 1hr barrier below a maintained ceiling. This barrier is to be at a minimum a meta l stud wall with

5/8” gypsum board on both sides. The barrier must have an entry consisting of a metal framed, solid – 45 min, door.

• If the ceiling in the construction area is to be re moved, the contractor has the following options in addressing the space ABOVE

THE CEILING (the above 1hr barrier remains):

1. Continue the 1hr wall to deck.

2. Fire sprinklers heads, pendants, are turned up and positioned within 13” of upper deck. The space between the to p of the ceiling height barrier (1 hr. construction wall) an d the upper deck may be 6mm fire retardant poly. This po ly barrier must be airtight to serve as a dust and smoke barri er.

3. Fire watch must be maintained at ALL times.

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• Barrier must also serve as physical barrier for whe n the area is not occupied by contactors. Entry will be via an a ctual door and frame and will be locked when not occupied.

Negative Air

• Existing ceilings may be used as part of the CUBE b arrier.

• Minus .03 inches of water pressure must be maintain ed. The contractor is responsible for providing negative ai r unit(s) as needed to maintain .03 inches of pressure. Contrac tor must install a manometer with a scale of 0-1/2 inch water for ea ch pressure area.

• Discharge into a corridor via a grill. The VA must prove that air discharged is clean (HEPA) via a particle meter bef ore the unit is turned on and any work started.

Mats

• Carpet shall not be used. Contractor must clean hi s wheels and feet in the anteroom so that no dust is tracked dow n the hall.

• Sticky mats will be used in class 3 and 4 construct ion and will be changed every 4 hours.

Anteroom

• Serves as an air lock and a place to remove dust fr om people, carts, feet, etc.

• Can be built inside the construction area or if bui lt in the corridor, 5 feet clearance must be maintained.

• Must be hard walls.

• Air flow will be from the outside common space into the anteroom and then into the construction area.

Gross demolition

• Tyvek coveralls and disposable shoe covers must be worn during gross demolition phase which is defined as wall, ce iling and flooring removal.

• Use covered carts or containers when transporting w aste down approved routes.

• Disposable items are to be used one time.

• Must be removed in the ante room before leaving the work area.

Existing HVAC Grills

• Must seal all grills – supply, return, and exhaust.

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• Seal by substantial method to prevent barrier from coming loose.

Use blue painter tape only and do not use duct tape anywhere.

• Above Ceiling Inspections – as part of work plannin g

• Allowed to remove one tile per 50 square feet for i nspection with no IC control.

• No work will be allowed without IC control with the exception of allowing cable pulling which may be done with the C UBE method.

Fire or Smoke barriers

• Temporary barriers must be built to give the same r ating through an alternate path when existing barriers must be compr omised.

• Permanent new rated walls and ceilings (as needed) will be built before existing rated barriers are compromised.

• See “Barrier Plan” section above.

General

• Clean the work area daily to control the amount of accumulated dust from collecting within the work area.

• Ceiling T-grids must be vacuumed before tile is pla ced.

• Utility runs that don’t necessarily have work conta ined to a room will still have to confirm to the CUBE method. A p lastic barrier will have to be placed over the location of a utili ty run and secured to the remaining ceiling in conjunction wit h existing walls and / or barrier walls.

Infection Control Construction Worksheet – Class II I/IV

Location of Construction:

Project Start Date:

Construction Foreman:

Estimated Duration:

Contractor Performing Work:

Completion Date:

Supervisor:

Telephone:

YES

NO

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

YES

NO

INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP

TYPE A: Inspection, non- invasive

GROUP 1: Low Risk

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activity

TYPE B: Small scale, short duration activities which create minimal dust.

GROUP 2: Medium Risk

TYPE C: Work that generates moderate to high levels of dust, requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies; greater than 1 work shift for completion.

GROUP 3: Medium/High Risk

TYPE D: Major demolition and construction projects; requires consecutive work shifts.

GROUP 4: Highest Risk

C. Telephone and Computer Wiring:

All telephone and computer jacks shall be removed b y the VA as needed.

At the pre-construction walkthrough, the contractor shall discuss timeframes for removal with the COTR (Contracting O fficer’s Technical

Representative) who will contact the VA’s telecommu nications group for actual removal. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ATTEMPT A NY REMOVAL

INCLUDING THE UNPLUGGING OF PHONES AND COMPUTERS. No contractor shall connect, disconnect, move or change the configurati on of any VA-owned

IT equipment. Only OI&T personnel are authorized to connect, disconnect, or move IT equipment, no exceptions. W hen in the sequence of completing a task or project, it becomes necessa ry to connect/disconnect, move or change the configuratio n of an IT devices, the COR or service representative must communicate to OI&T through the appropriate channels so that a Service Desk ticket can be created for

OI&T to fulfill the task.

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1. The Fire Alarm devices – smoke detectors, heat dete ctors and pull stations, are all addressed devices. Do not remove any of these devices. If they must be removed, please contact t he COTR.

2. Penetrations through floors and rated walls must be fire-stopped with materials made from the specific application a t hand. Sealing must be done at the time the penetration is made an d not done at the end of the job.

3. No temporary or permanent wireless access point or WIFI will be set up inside or outside any VA Building.

4. Materials to be turned over for maintenance stock:

a. The contractor will turn over no less than 3 % of e ach product used for station stock.

b. Materials to be turned over is limited to flooring (roll carpet is not needed) and specialty ceiling tile. Turn ov er material in original containers.

5. Electric outlets and Data jacks:

a. If plans and specifications to not provide clarity, the

Contractor shall provide one duplex outlet (either normal or emergency power) and one triplex data jack per 1000 gross square feet (rounded-up) of new or renovated built.

b. Every job results in the need for additional electr ic and data jacks needed. The contractor will include in his p rice, work to install electric outlets and data jacks as directed . For planning purposes this number should be considered 10% of the total numbers in the project with a minimum of 1 se t per office or nurse/work station. The Contractor will survey t he new space with the COR and users at an appropriate point in c onstruction

(in-wall inspection to 20% from completion is an ap propriate window). The locations where any are needed is det ermined at this time.

6. The VA will be entitled to a credit for any unneede d devices not installed. Conversely, the VA will pay for any add itional needed.

D. Other Areas of Concern:

1. When construction is near sensitive areas such as s urgery, noisy operations shall be discontinued until a more appro priate time, which may be after normal working hours or on weeke nds. If this

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has been determined, it shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the VA.

2. The contractor shall notify the COTR in advance of operations that would cause disruption to the operation of the medi cal center.

Examples of these disruptions are: utility shutdow n, noise, vibration, etc. The contractor shall adjust his sc hedule to accommodate patient care activities.

3. Utilities shall not be disconnected without coordin ation with the

COTR. Contractors have often cut power to "their" area and ended up cutting off power to areas outside the construct ion site.

4. Contractor shall not attempt to work an electric ci rcuit hot. If necessary, a temporary electric feed will be run.

5. Odors may cause problems such as painting with oil- based paint on a patient ward. Reasonable action such as putting an exhaust fan in a window or hanging plastic to isolate a painted ar ea shall be needed.

6. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code (2013) and be mindful of the seriousness of how this affects the invalid. The c ontractor shall not block corridors, exits or access to exits at an y time.

7. ID badges shall be worn by all workers at all times .

8. The construction area shall be secure at the end of the day. The contractor shall install a door to prevent patients , employees and other unauthorized personnel from entering the work site. This door shall be secured using a Stanley Best Keypad E Z lock with key override. (93KZ7DV15KPS3 for cylindrical applicati ons, 35HZ7EV14KP for mortise applications) VA locksmiths will provi de and install the core when lock is in place. The core must be r eturned to the

VA at the conclusion of the contract.

9. Exterior work must be secured by placing orange pla stic 4 feet tall fencing around the area. Barricade tape will not b e acceptable.

Appropriate warning signage will be installed. Sig nage may need to be placed on the interior of exit doors based on th e outside work being performed.

10. New fire/smoke barriers must be constructed before old barriers are demolished so that barrier integrity is maintained.

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11. The VA must insure that no asbestos containing prod ucts are used in construction or equipment installation. The contrac tor shall obtain

MSDS sheets or product literature stating “CONTAINS NO ASBESTOS” for the following classifications of products that have had a history of containing asbestos products. This list does not cover all suspect items. These MSDS sheets will be bound and submitted as proof that the building materials do not contain asbestos.

a. Surfacing Materials: Sprayed or toweled-on

b. Thermal insulating products: Batts, blocks, pipe c overing, fire doors.

c. Textiles: Gaskets, cloth, blankets, felts, sheets, cords/rope/yard, tubing, tape/strip, wiring

d. Cementitious: Concrete-like materials, corrugated, flat, flexible perforated laminated, roof tiles, clapboar d, shingles-roofing/siding, pipe

e. Paper Products: Corrugated high temperature or mode rate temperature, indented, millboard

f. Roofing Felts: smooth surface, mineral surface, sh ingles, pipeline

g. Asbestos containing compounds: caulking, caulking putties, glues, mastics, adhesive (cold applied), joint comp ound, roofing asphalt, mastics, asphalt tile cement, roof putty, plaster/stucco, spackles, sealants fire/water, ceme nts such as insulation cement, finishing cement, magnesia ce ments.

h. Asbestos ebony products: as used in electrical box es

i. Flooring tile and sheets goods: vinyl/asbestos til e, asphalt/asbestos tile, sheet goods/resilient

j. Wall covering: Vinyl wallpaper

k. Paints and coatings: Roof coating, air tight

12. The following items are clarifications that have ca used confusion and problems in the past:

a. When painting, the entire doorframe shall be painte d

(excluding UL or other Fire Rating information). W alls shall be painted to a natural break of change in directio n. Door silencers shall not be painted.

b. Contractors shall mark their dumpsters so VA employ ees will not assume it is a VA dumpster.

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c. When excavating, the contractor shall be responsibl e for locating items within ten (10) feet as scaled from a plan.

d. Operational and Maintenance Manuals (4 sets) shall be required for completion of the job.

e. Workers parking where not permitted or without prop er dash signage displayed, shall be ticketed.

f. The VA shall not loan tools or materials to the con tractor.

It is your responsibility to furnish all labor, mat erials and equipment necessary for completion of the job.

g. Fire sprinkler lines may not be used to support any utility or any other item.

h. The job superintendent or designee shall be on site at all times when work is being performed.

i. The contractor shall not disturb the floors due to asbestos, other than how shown on the plans.

j. Where the contractor disturbs lawn areas, he shall aerate compacted areas and sod with common Bermuda.

k. When ceilings are replaced or altered in height, sp rinkler heads shall be removed to allow the tiles to be ins talled.

The heads shall be adjusted in height, if necessary , and reinstalled.

l. The VA policy is that there is no smoking in buildi ngs or on rooftops. Smoking is allowed in designated areas o nly.

m. Full height and rated walls must be fire caulked us ing an approved material designed for the walls rating.

n. Some jobs require exterior areas be closed while a portion of work is being performed. The contractor must infor m the VA

14 days prior to closing so the Union can be notifi ed as is the terms of the Union contract. The Contractor wi ll submit a plan showing the area and the times that they int end on using the area. The plan should show the time that the contractor will be placing orange fencing to keep p edestrians and vehicles out of the area. Most work is planned for beginning early in the morning. The contractor mus t place his fencing the night before. Oftentimes, vehicles are left in the parking area after the fencing is placed. T he VA

Police will try to contact the owners and ask that they be

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moved but there is no guarantee that the VA will be successful. Areas where work is to begin after nor mal duty hours such as 5 pm frequently have vehicles remaini ng. The

Contractor is responsible for placing orange fencin g and stationing a man to discourage further use of the p arking area.

o. Demolition of any water piping must be done to prev ent any deadlegs. A deadleg is defined as 2 pipe diameters or longer where a water line is capped and cannot flow.

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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 bui lding operations, including demolition and removal of existing struct ures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for JLM VA in Little Rock, AK as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Superintendent will be required to attend a “pre -bid” mandatory walk-through.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only b y appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

D. Offices of BES Design Build, LLC, as Architect-E ngineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Suc h services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Gov ernment without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly aut horized representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Improve Security Access and Monitoring S ystem: Work includes general construction, alterations, and necessary re moval of existing equipment and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical and Communications Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including…

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.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and admi nistrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entir e duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

5. The contractor MUST provide at a minimum of 2 perso nnel that meet the requirements of Security Investigation Center ( SIC) and pass the appropriate background check. This will allow the c ontractor in question to escort their workers in all Office of T echnology (OIT)

Intermediate Data Frame (IDF) closets.

C. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photograp hs 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. Re turn 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 Co ntracting

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 Off icer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive in formation”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in sp ecified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engi neering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and o ther documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryptio n procedures are followed.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designa ted areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harml ess from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's perfor mance.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescrib ed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temp orary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorize d by the Contracting

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Officer. When materials are transported in prosecut ing the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading cap acity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by an y Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cr oss curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from d amage. The

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

C. Working space and space available for storing ma terials shall be COR .

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

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as pos sible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

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

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

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

F. 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 i n 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 lif e safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining th e duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outli ned shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnis h the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall noti fy the COR two weeks

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in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing and dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive ph ases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contr actor, as follows:

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contract or shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative o f VA Supply Service, of buildings in which alterations occur and areas w hich are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by b oth, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by room s and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbi ng fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, veneti an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reu sed or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reus ed or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, o r in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such conditi on that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/o r replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specif ications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract w ork is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "D IFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.24 3-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

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and other surfaces as compared with conditions of s ame as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective mea sures:

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

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

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 protecti on shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is com pleted.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of t he Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or disl odged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent da mage 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 loca ted in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contr act shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spac es are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alter ation period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and s pecifications to

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be either relocated or reused will be removed by th e Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contracto r's operation.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair ex isting work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, an d do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work witho ut approval of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same genera l detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built d rawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requ ested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15

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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 sho p drawings.

1.11 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operati ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when requir ed by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter s pecified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and o ne compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidenta l with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipme nt. They shall include complete information necessary for starting , adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long period s 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 illustrati ons. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identify ing each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of specia l tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipmen t, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thorough ly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equi pment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Man uals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equ ipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment simi lar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnishe d will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the ope ration and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such t raining will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifica lly detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for differ ent items of equipment that are component parts of a complete sy stem, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructo rs for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be availab le until instructions for all items included in the system h ave been completed.

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This is to assure proper instruction in the operati on of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such t imes as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough covera ge. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated mater ial to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the co ntractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs r eserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any i nstructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate suffi cient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors abo ve.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DR AWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

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

CONDITIONS.

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples, te st reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also b e subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following t ext refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submit for approval, all of the items specific ally mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with inform ation sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements . Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permit ted unless:

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

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

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

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

1-4. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permi t proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required it ems. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals wi ll not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance wit h contract requirements by Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be t aken by Resident

Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1-6. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent corre spondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to exp edite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved subm ittals.

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1-7. The Government reserves the right to require a dditional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contr act. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract ar e furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustm ent in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Arti cles titled CHANGES

(FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.2 36-88) of the

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-8. Schedules called for in specifications and sho wn on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor sha ll assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying sched ules. The

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

1-9. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor onl y and shipped prepaid.

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

A. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter sha ll be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of items, nam e of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable spe cification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other info rmation required for exact identification of location for each item), ma nufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any ) and such additional information as may be required by specif ications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catal ogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, an d any items received without identification letter will be considered "u nclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literat ure and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Medical Center

Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applica ble and location(s) on project.

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3. Required certificates shall be signed by an auth orized representative of manufacturer or supplier of mater ial, and by

Contractor.

B. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resu bmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

C. Approved samples will be kept on file by the Res ident Engineer at the site until completion of contract, at which time su ch samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. W here noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samp les in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approv ed will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the c ontract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contra ctor will be discarded after completion of contract.

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

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

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

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

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

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

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

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

1-10. Samples shop drawings, test reports, certific ates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approva l to

_BES DESIGN BUILDING, LLC_________________________ _______________

(Architect-Engineer)

_766 Middle Street________________________________ ______

(A/E P.O. Address)

_Fairhope, AL 36532_______________________________ __________

(City, State and Zip Code)

1-11. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-E ngineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy of the complete submittal di rectly to the

Resident Engineer.

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Latest publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

B. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE):

A10.1-2011...........Pre-Project & Pre-Task Safety and Health

Planning

A10.34-2012..........Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites

A10.38-2013..........Basic Elements of an Employer’ s Program to

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment

American National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operations

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

E84-2013.............Surface Burning Characteristic s of Building

Materials

D. The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI):

FGI Guidelines-2010Guidelines for Design and Constr uction of

Healthcare Facilities

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013..............Standard for Portable Fire Ext inguishers

30-2012..............Flammable and Combustible Liqu ids Code

51B-2014.............Standard for Fire Prevention D uring Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2014..............National Electrical Code

70B-2013.............Recommended Practice for Elect rical Equipment

Maintenance

70E-2015 ............Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

99-2012..............Health Care Facilities Code

241-2013.............Standard for Safeguarding Cons truction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

F. The Joint Commission (TJC)

TJC Manual ..........Comprehensive Accreditation an d Certification

Manual

G. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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10 CFR 20 ...........Standards for Protection Again st Radiation

H. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1904 .........Reporting and Recording Injuri es & Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 .........Safety and Health Regulations for General

Industry

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

Industry

CPL 2-0.124..........Multi-Employer Citation Policy

I. VHA Directive 2005-007

1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Critical Lift. A lift with the hoisted load exce eding 75% of the crane’s maximum capacity; lifts made out of the vie w of the operator

(blind picks); lifts involving two or more cranes; personnel being hoisted; and special hazards such as lifts over occ upied facilities, loads lifted close to power-lines, and lifts in hig h winds or where other adverse environmental conditions exist; and a ny lift which the crane operator believes is critical.

B. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP). One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and wor king conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees , and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29

CFR 1926.32(f)).

C. "Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by ex tensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstra ted his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject m atter, the work, or the project.

D. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may g enerate publicity or high visibility.

E. Accident/Incident Criticality Categories:

No impact – near miss incidents that should be inv estigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Minor incident/impact – incidents that require fir st aid or result in minor equipment damage (less than $5000). These inc idents must be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Moderate incident/impact – Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

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1. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

2. Restricted work;

3. Transfer to another job;

4. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

5. Loss of consciousness;

6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a p hysician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (5) above or,

7. Any incident that leads to major equipment dama ge (greater than $5000).

These incidents must be investigated and are requi red to be reported to the VA;

Major incident/impact – Any mishap that leads to f atalities, hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye as a result of contractors’ activities.