36C25622R0088 Updated Specs - 04272022.pdf

24th June 2020

INSTALL SIGNS &

STRIPING FOR

GARAGES

629-18-115

Southeast Louisiana VA Medical Center New Orleans, Louisiana

SPECIFICATIONS

100% Submittal Construction Design

INSTALL SIGNS & STRIPING FOR GARAGES

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

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24th June 2020 00 01 15 100% CD Submittal List of Drawings

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawings Set #1:

BUILDING NO.4 – STAFF PARKING GARAGE

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER & DRAWING INDEX

G-002 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

ARCHITECHTRUAL

AD-101 LEVEL 1 DEMO PLAN

A-101 LEVEL 1 PARKING PLAN

SD-101 LEVEL 1 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-101 LEVEL 1 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-102 LEVEL 2 DEMO PLAN

A-102 LEVEL 2 PARKING PLAN

SD-102 LEVEL 2 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-102 LEVEL 2 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-103 LEVEL 3 DEMO PLAN

A-103 LEVEL 3 PARKING PLAN

SD-103 LEVEL 3 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-103 LEVEL 3 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-104 LEVEL 4 DEMO PLAN

A-104 LEVEL 4 PARKING PLAN

SD-104 LEVEL 4 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-104 LEVEL 4 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-101 LEVEL 5 DEMO PLAN

A-105 LEVEL 5 PARKING PLAN

SD-105 LEVEL 5 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-105 LEVEL 5 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-106 LEVEL 6 DEMO PLAN

A-106 LEVEL 6 PARKING PLAN

SD-106 LEVEL 6 SIGN DEMO PLAN

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NS-106 LEVEL 6 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-107 LEVEL 7 DEMO PLAN

A-107 LEVEL 7 PARKING PLAN

SD-107 LEVEL 7 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-107 LEVEL 7 NEW SIGN PLAN

A-108 PARKING DETAILS

Drawings Set #2:

BUILDING NO.5 – VISITOR/PATIENT PARKING GARAGE

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER & DRAWING INDEX

G-002 SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

ARCHITECHTRUAL

AD-101 LEVEL 1 DEMO PLAN

A-101 LEVEL 1 PARKING PLAN

SD-101 LEVEL 1 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-101 LEVEL 1 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-102 LEVEL 2 DEMO PLAN

A-102 LEVEL 2 PARKING PLAN

SD-102 LEVEL 2 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-102 LEVEL 2 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-103 LEVEL 3 DEMO PLAN

A-103 LEVEL 3 PARKING PLAN

SD-103 LEVEL 3 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-103 LEVEL 3 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-104 LEVEL 4 DEMO PLAN

A-104 LEVEL 4 PARKING PLAN

SD-104 LEVEL 4 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-104 LEVEL 4 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-101 LEVEL 5 DEMO PLAN

A-105 LEVEL 5 PARKING PLAN

SD-105 LEVEL 5 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-105 LEVEL 5 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-106 LEVEL 6 DEMO PLAN

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A-106 LEVEL 6 PARKING PLAN

SD-106 LEVEL 6 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-106 LEVEL 6 NEW SIGN PLAN

AD-107 LEVEL 7 DEMO PLAN

A-107 LEVEL 7 PARKING PLAN

SD-107 LEVEL 7 SIGN DEMO PLAN

NS-107 LEVEL 7 NEW SIGN PLAN

A-108 PARKING DETAILS

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00 01 10 - 01 Table of Contents

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 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 03-19 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

Parking Block Adhesive07 92 00.13 10-17

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND GROUNDS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 TESTS

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.22 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.23 EQUIPMENT

1.24 FINAL PAYMENT

1.25 WARRANTY CALLS

1.26 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURE

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare project areas for construction operations, including selective demolition and removal of existing materials, and furnishing all necessary tools, equipment, labor, materials, temporary equipment and items, specialty services, supervision, and performing all work to installation of signage, restriping, speed bumps, mirrors, and wheel stops for the parking garages and main entrance driveway on the VA campus. Provide all architectural mechanical, and electrical work. All work shall be performed per contract drawings and specifications.

B. All bids will take into consideration the existing site conditions; it is the responsibility of the Contractor to review the entire job area and existing site conditions prior to bid submission to properly be able to price the work. All proposals shall include a detailed cost breakdown (materials, labor, and equipment) by trade, specification division and section; lump sum costs are not acceptable.

C. The office of Spees Design Build, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), 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 (CO or COR).

D. Normal Operation / Construction Hours: Requests to work beyond normal work hours shall be submitted in writing to the COR for approval and will include a description of work to be performed. Approval is subject to availability of the Project Engineer, type of work to be performed, and the specific hours requested. Approval to work beyond this time will also include an evaluation of the anticipated noise level generated by the Contractor. Under no circumstances will the Contractor proceed without express written approval of the Project Engineer.

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E. At the end of each working day, the Contractor will notify the COR in sufficient time for VA personnel to inspect all work that was finished throughout the day.

F. 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.

G. VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Training: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor Superintendent shall complete the following GEMS Awareness Training and submit the signed form to the

Project Engineer.

Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Awareness Training

Purpose of the GEMS Program: Combines all aspects of environmental management into a centralized program to ensure Pollution Prevention, regulatory compliance, continuous environmental improvement, and integration of healthy environmental practices into the VA Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care

System.

• Executive Order (EO) 13148 “Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management:”

• Executive Order (EO) 13693 “Planning for Sustainability in the Next

Decade:”

• VA Directive 0057 and VHA Directive 7707

The primary function of the GEMS Program is to:

1. Maintain regulatory compliance

2. Manage pollution prevention

3. Strive for continual environmental improvement

4. Provide Environmental Guidance to all VA Southeast Louisiana Veterans

Health Care System Services

Potential harmful effects of our everyday activities:

• Financial penalty for non-compliance

• Negative effects of poor chemical management

• Toxic effects of chemicals to the environment

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• Accidental spills of hazardous materials

• Contamination of surface/runoff water

• Excessive use of water resources

• Creation of additional waste to landfills

Waste Reduction:

Contractors must complete and fill out a Records of Materials Recycled and

Reused to turn into the COR when requested and upon completion of contract.

This form may be found at the end of Specification Section 01 74 19

“Construction Waste Management.” This form and other records of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and recycling must be maintained and available upon request and contract completion.

Recyclable materials include:

• Confidential

White Paper

• Cardboard

• Ink & Toner

• Scrap Metal

• Oil

• Batteries

• Glass

• Cement Fiber

Products

• Carpet and Pad

• Insulation

• Wallboard

• Wood

• Asphalt

• Concrete

• Fluorescent

Lamps

• Pallets/Wood

• Grease

• Reusable

Fixtures/

Accessories

Universal Waste – Mercury, Batteries, and Lamps:

Recycle all batteries and lamps including alkaline, lead acid, Ni-Cad, lithium, etc. Contractors must provide all bill of ladings or waste manifests to the COR if Universal Waste is disposed as part of this contract.

Mercury Reduction:

The VA mandates the use of alternate non-mercury products and be “virtually mercury free.”

Hazardous Waste:

All items that are hazardous are to be handled and disposed of properly in accordance with federal and state regulations. If any hazardous waste is generated, the Contractor must advise the COR. The GEMS Program Manager must also be contacted to discuss accumulation limits, storage areas, and other application regulatory compliance issues. All hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the GEMS Program Manager (except asbestos disposal manifests).

• Most items with an SDS meet Louisiana State toxicity levels

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• Used oil, hydraulic fuel, diesel fuel, jet fuel

• Contaminated soil

• Epoxies, adhesives, etc.

• Waste paints, varnishes, solvents, sealers

• Spill or clean-up material used on above items

• Concentrated lead-based paint

• Asbestos (Toxic Substance) – GEMS Program Manager does not need to sign. See below.

Asbestos waste manifests must be turned into the COR and GEMS Program Manager promptly after asbestos removal.

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan:

Contractors may choose to use the facility’s SPCC Plan but must also provide a basic amendment specific to the project. Storage of hazardous materials and fuels must be in weather protected areas; preferably in a berm or spill-protected areas accessible only to authorized personnel.

Air Emissions:

No visible air emissions are allowed in accordance with Louisiana state regulations. A basic dust control plan must be provided to the COR prior to work starting. Any work on refrigerators, air conditioners, chillers or other sources of ozone depleting substances must be reviewed by the GEMS Program

Manager. Asbestos notifications are required when applicable.

Storm Water:

Contractors must abide by all storm water requirements. If a construction permit is required, provide all documentation (including NOI and NPDES permit) and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to the Project Engineer.

Federal Green Purchasing Program:

The VA mandates that at least 95% (or maximum extent practical) of new contract actions for products and services, including construction, are energy efficient, water efficient, bio-based, and/or environmentally preferable. Products acquired will be non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content, or are non-toxic or less toxic where such products and services meet agency performance requirements. Green products compilation:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257

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Recycled Content Products – The EPA recommends recycled content levels that you should use when purchasing CPG items

(https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program)

Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP) – These products are alternatives to products that contain hazardous materials such as green cleaning products or mercury-free thermometers (www.epa.gov/epp)

Non-Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) – EPA identifies alternatives to ODSs through its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program and provides recommendations for specific products such as refrigerants and fire extinguishers (www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/list/index.html)

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) – The Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005, EO

13423, and EO 13693 mandate that 75% of Light Duty Vehicles in U.S.

Metropolitan areas be AFVs. Agencies receive a credit for AFVs. As part of EO

13423, agencies are required to reduce petroleum usage by 2% annually.

Whereas EO 13693 mandate agencies reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by FY 2021 and 30% by FY 2025 relative to FY 2014 baselines.

Bio Based Products – The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the purchase of bio based products designated by the USDA

(www.biopreferred.gov)

Energy Star & energy efficient products – The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires agencies purchase Energy Star products or energy-efficient products designated by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program

(www.energystar.gov)

Green Building and Water Reduction – EO 13693 requires agencies to promote building energy conservation, efficiency, and management by reducing agency building energy intensity (BTUs per gross square foot) by 2.5% annually.

Renewable electric and alternative energies must account for 16% of agency building energy amounts by FY 2020. Agencies are also required to improve agency water efficiency and management, including storm water management https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program http://www.epa.gov/epp http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/list/index.html http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://www.energystar.gov/

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I have read and acknowledged VA GEMS Awareness Training

Project Manager/Superintendent Name:

Project Manager/Superintendent Signature:

Company: Date:

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See subject solicitation for Statement of Bid Items.

B. ITEM I, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Work includes all general, safety, preparation and management requirements depicted in the contract documents.

ITEM II, Omitted.

ITEM III, Omitted.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from the project COR. Copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. Physical security of the construction site and installations will meet requirements from the VA document ‘Physical Security Design

Manual for VA Life-Safety Protected Facilities’.

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

3. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-

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4. The General Contractor shall furnish to the Project Engineer lists of employees that will be or may be in the construction areas. The

List shall be on Company letter head that provides all of the company contact information, shall provide the project number and title, locations of work, names of the employees, their titles, their job types, and personal contact numbers (i.e. cell phone).

All sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers for the project shall furnish the same listing on their individual company letter heads to the GC whom will provide the lists to the Project Engineer. These lists shall be updated as necessary during the entire duration of the project. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided with the Contractors

Daily Log reports. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided to the VA Police

Department and their Dispatch Office where normal sign in and sign out occurs.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor shall be required to obtain identification badges for employees working on the job site. IDs will be obtained by filling out VA Form 711, OF 306, and OF 612 and returning them to the

Contracting Officer for completion. These forms will then be forwarded for abbreviated background investigations, and then an appointment will be scheduled for each employee for fingerprinting and photos for the temporary ID badge. Contractor must account for return of all issued badges at the end of construction.

2. 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.

3. If working outside of “regular hours” is permitted by the CO or COR or as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the COR so that security and or escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown or access closure described later in this section.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission

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01 00 00 - 9 of the Contracting Officer. Photography may never include VA patients or personnel.

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

C. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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.

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D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Loading Dock access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off of materials and supplies. Materials shall be picked up and transported from the loading dock to an assigned storage area within the project area the day they are delivered. Materials, tools and any other work equipment may not be stored in the loading dock overnight. Verify delivery/drop off location with COR prior to sending any materials to the Medical Center. Movement of materials, tools and other equipment shall utilize the service elevators, preferably outside of normal operating hours.

2. Contractors are prohibited from parking on all VA Medical Center property, including patient/visitor and employee parking areas.

Parking in the Loading Dock is never permitted unless Contractor has received prior written approval from Project Engineer. Submit parking requests through the Project Engineer. Violators will be ticketed.

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

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

Project Engineer.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings weekly to the Project Engineer.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain an extinguisher/s in construction areas and temporary assigned storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to the designated project area. Other areas must be authorized or approved by the Project Engineer and 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. The contractor shall not be allowed to erect or park a temporary

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

Engineer and the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways when and as authorized by the Project Engineer and 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, sidewalks, or landscaped areas the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, landscaped areas, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR during the pre-construction meeting. The Contractor shall keep all work areas, storage areas, staging areas, access areas, and egress routes clean and neat at all times. The Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so there is no debris lying around. The containers shall be emptied at least daily and trash disposed of by the

Contractor. See section 1.5.R for disposal hours.

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

F. 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.

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

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

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

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Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than ten(10) workdays. Provide unobstructed access to the Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. 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. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans

Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period. The immediate rooms of alterations shall be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

H. Phasing:

1. 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 Project Engineer 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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project

Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific room.

3. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each building.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Medical Center Director, Project Engineer, and Contractor.

4. Unless otherwise instructed by COR, construction work shall be completed during normal functioning business hours .

5. The Contractor is to submit the phasing schedule in writing to the

Contracting Officer for review and approval no later than two weeks after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

6. All renovation activities will take place at a busy Medical Center.

The Contractor shall not interfere with existing, on-going functions, or normal activity of the hospital. The Contractor will provide walk-off mats for dust control, appropriate construction barriers, and keep noise

& vibration to a minimum during normal business hours. Certain portions

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01 00 00 - 13 of the work will be confined to evenings, and/or weekends.

7. No work shall start until the preconstruction survey and inspection is completed.

8. The Contractor shall provide a detailed asbestos abatement schedule.

9. Any utility service, parking lot, roadway, loading dock, and/or

Grounds interruptions requests shall be submitted in writing two weeks in advance of the planned utility interruption/access closure.

10. Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from the Medical Center through the Project

Engineer and the Contracting Officer.

I. Occupied Buildings: Buildings 100 will be occupied during performance of work, but the immediate rooms being alterations will be vacated during work.

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

Affair’s personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

J. Buildings and Systems: When a construction area is turned over to

Contractor, the 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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Medical

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Center at all times.1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the

Project Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Project Engineer, in writing, 21 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

L. Roads, Parking Lots, Docks and Grounds: 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. Interruptions of these areas must be requested, in writing, at least two weeks prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Project Engineer.

M. Coordination of Work: Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the Project Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in ‘USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND GROUNDS’ article in this specification section.

N. Coordination of Construction with Medical Center: The activities at the

Medical Center shall take precedence over construction activities. The

Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Medical Center, through the Project Engineer, in arranging the construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with facility activities on the campus. All communication between the contractor and the medical center personnel must be done through the Project Engineer and/or CO.

Contractors are not to disturb Medical Center Personnel during hours of operation. Construction noise during the events or services shall not disturb the events or service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the event or service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit them to clean up

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2. The Medical Center observes the following Federal Holidays: New

Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.

3. Clean-up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

O. Reports:

1. Daily Logs: The Contractor shall furnish a daily report log for each day from the date of Notice to Proceed until Final Acceptance, including those days that no work is performed. The report shall have attached there to a copy of inspections conducted by the VA, a list of all employees on site that day. This report will include or be in addition to daily inspections.

2. Payment Requests: Monthly payment requests from the Contractor will not be processed unless all paperwork is current, including daily reports, asbestos reports, updated process schedules, and certified payrolls for the prime and all subs.

3. Submittal Register: The Contractor shall utilize the specifications and drawings to prepare and provide a Submittal Register. The submittal register shall list all submittals by specification section, paragraph, and drawing numbers from the beginning to the end of the documents. The Submittal Register shall be provided to the Project Engineer within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of Notice To Proceed. The Government may require additional submittals at its discretion at no additional cost. See

Specification 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, for additional requirements.

P. Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Contractor shall provide one loose-leaf binder, permanently labeled “SDS for Project Install Signs and Striping for Garages” with copies of each Safety Data Sheet for each product, chemical, and other required materials to be used on this project.

1. All instructions for use shall be compiled with.

2. Products will not be used until SDSs are submitted to the Project

Engineer. These shall be provided for any material no later than the day before those materials arrive on VA property.

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3. The Contractor shall maintain a current binder on the job site at all times, readily available for viewing by the Project Engineer, Contracting Officer, or Safety Officer.

4. At no time shall the Contractor have, or permit the sub-contractors to have, materials on VA property/station without SDS.

Q. Fire Retardant Materials: All materials used on this project, including temporary barriers, plywood, poly, and other required materials shall be fire retardant. All poly shall be 6 mil. minimum. The semi-permanent construction barriers shall be smoke tight.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project Engineer of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. The Contractor shall furnish a report, signed by all three, which lists any deficiencies noted at that time. This report shall be approved by the

VA prior to the start of any work. The inspection shall include a list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing conditions and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building(s) and grounds2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, 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(s).

2. 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, Project Engineer.

3. Verify all necessary dimensions to ensure the correct products are ordered.

B. Relocated Items: 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 Project Engineer, 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

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CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: At the end of every work day, the Contractor and Project

Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the rooms completed that day involved. They shall furnish a report stating what work was done and if the room was approved by the COR.:

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. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing finishes and construction areas where work is to be done, materials handled, and equipment moved and/or relocated.

2. 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.

3. Once the Contractor is notified by the VA of problems or damage to

VA property, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action to protect and restore said property. During normal duty hours, corrective action shall be initiated within two (2) hours. After normal duty hours, corrective action shall be initiated within four

(4) hours. The Daily Log for that day shall explain the problem(s) and corrective action(s) taken.

4. Access doors in barriers shall have a lock that needs to meet the

VA facility hardware standards (Commercial, Grade 1 door hardware, in SFIC format; for example, Schlage ND series, L series, CO series, or Trilogy by Alarm Lock DL2700 series) so that VA can install a core to allow Contractor, engineering, safety, and VA Police to have access to the space at all times. Locks are required to be SFIC compatible. Contractors will be provided a facility key for the lock to access the space. Walk-off mats shall be provided at all access doors.

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5. Block off all ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction. Provide negative air machines as specified, to maintain negative pressure within the construction area(s).

6. The Contractor shall not allow trash and debris to accumulate in any area of the project site. As a minimum, trash and debris shall be removed , ensuring no flammable materials or trash is left in any construction area or the storage area overnight. All debris shall be removed from the job site in a closed container and disposed of in a proper manner.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts, and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform final cleaning in accordance with Infection Control requirements detailed in specification section 01 35 00 SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS.

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 and/or in accordance with Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings and/or in specifications as items to be stored. The Project Engineer may also designate items to remain the property of the Government. Items 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

Project Engineer.

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

Engineering Shop area by the Contractor on a case-by-case basis as directed by the Project Engineer.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and

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01 00 00 - 19 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.

4. During above-ceiling work, the Contractor will have to clear rooms, protect VA property and finishes, and move furnishings as necessary to protect the area and items from dust and debris, in the performance of the work above the ceiling.

5. PCB Transformers and Capacitors and Other Hazardous Waste: The

Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated

Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors and other Hazardous

Waste. The transformers and capacitors and other Hazardous Waste shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors and other Hazardous Waste for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet

(EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

Medical Center's Project Engineer.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

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49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

6 Trash cans with outside hinges are not allowed.

7. Removal of materials or waste is only permitted before or after hospital work hours.

1.9 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

Project Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Project

Engineer 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 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 indicated on drawings and 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

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

52.236-2.

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below, in the contract specification sections, on the contract drawings, and/or in other VA furnished documentation is for the Contractor's information. The

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

Contractor shall be responsible for conducting a thorough site investigation, before bidding, to satisfy themselves as to actual conditions.

A. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations.

(FAR 52.236-4)

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two (2) full size sets of as-built

(working) 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. Additional sketches will be required where original detail is changed, site conditions differ, and where required to clarify mark-ups. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Project Engineer's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two (2) approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Project Engineer within fifteen (15) calendar days after each completed phase of the project is approved by the Project

Engineer.

D. Upon completion of the project and before final settlement, Contractor shall deliver two (2) approved completed detailed sets of as-built drawings to the Project Engineer within fifteen (15) calendar days after project acceptance. These drawings shall show sizes, materials, connections to existing structures, utilities, building service

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01 00 00 - 22 equipment, circuits, electrical conduit and junction box locations and routes, and other required information.

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

Installation drawings provided by equipment suppliers and vendors.

F. Charts, Graphs and Other Information: Provide three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic of all locations. This chart shall be given to the COR at the end of the project.

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND GROUNDS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads, parking lots, and grounds on Medical Center property.

B. To minimize interference of construction activities with the flow of

Medical Center Traffic and Parking, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, parking, and occupied areas of buildings, clear of all construction materials, debris, vehicles, and standing equipment.

2. Methods and scheduling for blockage of existing roads, walks, entrances, parking lots and grounds must be approved by the Project

Engineer prior to any work.

3. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any roadway, parking lot, or loading dock to the Contracting Officer, in writing, two weeks in advance of any proposed interruption. The request shall state the reason, areas to be affected, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

1.13 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 the Project

Engineer. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the Project Engineer will withdraw permission for use of the equipment. Metering may be required based on project use.

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01 00 00 - 23 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, (2017

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall 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. ALL controls for the equipment shall be functioning properly to prevent damage to the equipment.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced periodically during construction and 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;…