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General Requirements i

4 1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 GENERAL INTENTION AND INITIAL ITEMS OF CONCERN

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR .............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

1.6 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO) AND COMPETENT PERSON (CP)

1.7 INSPECTIONS

1.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1.9 INFECTION CONTROL

1.10 FALL PROTECTION, SCAFFOLDS, LADDERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1.13 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PERMITS

STATEMENT OF WORK

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.

1. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE):

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

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

c. 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

2. The Joint Commission (TJC)

a. TJC Manual .......Comprehensive Accreditation and Certification Manual

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

a. 29 CFR 1904 ......Reporting and Recording Injuries & Illnesses

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

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

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP) - One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working 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)).

B. "Qualified Person" - one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

C. High Visibility Accident - Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

D. Medical Treatment - Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by physician or registered personnel.

E. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses – Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

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

3. Restricted work;

4. Transfer to another job;

5. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

6. Loss of consciousness; or

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

F. Contracting Officer Representative (aka COR) – An individual who is designed and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific contract administration or technical functions on the contract. The COR will serve in assuring contractors meet the performance requirements of the contract in terms of quality, quantity, schedule and of course cost/price. Also, the COR will serve in assuring government requirements under the terms and conditions of the contract are met (eg. contractor gets paid on time, receives government provided information or property in a timely manner etc.)

1.3 GENERAL INTENTION AND INITIAL ITEMS OF CONCERN

A. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and all other necessary provisions to Modernize 7 elevators at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. These elevators are commonly known as P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, S-5, S-6 & S-10.

B. Recommend the contractor visit the site before submission of their bid price for service to the contracting officer.

C. All employees of the general contractor and the subcontractors shall comply with VA security management.

1. All employees are to obtain identification badges before the employee starts. The badge is to be displayed so the employee’s full name and the responsible Medical Center service are seen.

2. All employees are restricted from unauthorized access.

D. Prior to commencing work, the General Contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General Contractor or subcontractors are present and working.

E. Training & Tuberculosis Screening:

1. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or 30-hour Construction Safety training and relevant competency training, as determined by the COR or CSO in coordination with the Multi- Disciplinary Team.

a. Submit training records of all such employees in compliances with section 1.19 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES with trade’s submittal package before the start of the work.

2. When asked, all employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall provide documentation of “no active Tuberculosis” that is dated within 90 calendar days of the employees’ assignment to the project.

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Provide and install a modernize package for 7 elevators

1. Replace Door Panels

a. exterior shaft doors at each floor

b. interior car doors

2. Replace door operator

3. Replace safety light curtain

a. Extend to the full height of the car

4. Provide new Computer monitoring system.

a. Desktop PC that does not need an internet connection to operate.

5. Provide new Computer control system

a. System must be independent from the computer monitoring system.

b. Have on-board diagnostics capabilities

c. Be able to be reprogramed

d. Provide new protective housing cabinet for controls.

6. Replace Governor

7. Replace Governor Ropes

8. Replace Rope Gripper

9. Replace car finishes

a. Replace car interiors with new materials

i. walls

ii. ceilings include lights

iii. floors

b. replace interior push buttons and panels B. Provide phasing plan.

1. Replace two passenger elevators at a time.

a. Work is to be completed from start to finish on two elevators at the same time.

b. Maintain operation of the other two elevators during modernization

2. Replace one service elevator at a time

a. Work is to be completed from start to finish on only one elevator at a time.

C. Provide inspection of each elevator

1. Provide safety test for each elevator before returning to service.

1.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. Elevators

1. P-1

a. 8 front stops

b. 4000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Passenger traction

2. P-2

a. 8 front stops

b. 4000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Passenger traction

3. P-3

a. 8 front stops

b. 4000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Passenger traction

4. P-4

a. 8 front stops

b. 4000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Passenger traction

5. S-5

a. 16 front stops

b. 5000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Service traction

6. S-6

a. 8 front stops

b. 5000 bs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Service traction

7. S-10

a. 8 front stops & 1 rear stop

b. 5000lbs load rating

c. 105ft Travel height

d. 400fpm speed rating

e. Service traction

B. Requirements

1. Use non-proprietary parts and design

2. Voice announcements for each cab

3. Components must interface with existing elevator parts not being replaced.

1.6 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO) AND COMPETENT PERSON (CP)

A. The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site that will be identified as the SSHO to administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs.

B. Further, all specialized Competent Persons for the work crews will be supplied by the respective contractor as required by 29 CFR 1926 (i.e.

Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

C. These Competent Person(s) can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

D. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor.

CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA as listed in Section 1.8 below.

E. The repeated presence of uncontrolled hazards during a contractor’s work operations will result in the designated CP as being deemed incompetent and result in the required removal of the employee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-5: Material and Workmanship, Paragraph (c).

1.7 INSPECTIONS

A. The SSHO shall conduct frequent and regular safety inspections (daily) of the site and each of the subcontractors CPs shall conduct frequent and regular safety inspections (daily) of the work operations as required by 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2). Each week, the SSHO shall conduct a formal documented inspection of the entire construction areas with the subcontractors’ “Trade Safety and Health CPs” present in their work areas. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

A. PPE is governed in all areas by the nature of the work the employee is performing. For example, specific PPE required for performing work on electrical equipment is identified in NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

B. Mandatory PPE includes:

1. Hard Hats – unless written authorization is given by the Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority in circumstances of work operations that have limited potential for falling object hazards such as during finishing work or minor remodeling. With authorization to relax the requirement of hard hats, if a worker becomes exposed to an overhead falling object hazard, then hard hats would be required in accordance with the OSHA regulations.

2. Safety glasses - unless written authorization is given by Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority in circumstances of no eye hazards, appropriate safety glasses meeting the ANSI Z.87.1 standard must be worn by each person on site.

3. Appropriate Safety Shoes – based on the hazards present, safety shoes meeting the requirements of ASTM F2413-11 shall be worn by each person on site unless written authorization is given by Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority in circumstances of no foot hazards.

4. Hearing protection - Use personal hearing protection at all times in designated noise hazardous areas or when performing noise hazardous tasks.

1.9 INFECTION CONTROL

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

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

B. An AHA associated with infection control will be performed by VA personnel in accordance with FGI Guidelines (i.e. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)). The ICRA procedure found on the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) website will be utilized.

Risk classifications of Class II or lower will require approval by the infection control service. Risk classifications of Class III or higher will require a permit before beginning any construction work. Infection Control permits will be issued by the infection control service via the COR. The Infection Control Permits will be posted outside the appropriate construction area. More than one permit may be issued for a construction project if the work is located in separate areas requiring separate classes. The primary project scope area for this project is:

Class 2, however, work outside the primary project scope area may vary.

The required infection control precautions with each class are as follows:

1. Class I requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

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

3) Portable Ceiling Access Module will be needed in patient care areas.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Clean work area upon completion of task

2) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

2. Class II requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

2) Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere such as tool mounted dust collectors where possible.

3) Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4) Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5) Block off and seal air vents.

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

7) Place adhesive walk off mat at entrance and exit of work area

8) Post sign cautioning about spread of dust

9) Deflect overspray and splash back towards the ground.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

2) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative

C. Products and Materials:

1. Sheet Plastic: Fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thickness meeting local fire codes

2. High Efficiency Particulate Air-Equipped filtration (HEPA) machine rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Maintenance of equipment and replacement of the HEPA filters and other filters will be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Adhesive Walk-off Mats: Provide minimum size mats of 24 inches x 36 inches

D. Before any construction on site begins, all contractor personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center. Infection prevention measures must be renewed once every fiscal year (by October 1st) regardless of when training was completed in the previous fiscal year.

H. In general, the following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the medical center.

2. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to the occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

5. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas

6. At completion, remove construction barriers outside of normal work hours.

I. 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 HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

J. Exterior Construction

1. Contractor shall verify that dust will not be introduced into the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. HEPA filtration on intake vents is required where dust may be introduced.

2. Dust created from disturbance of soil such as from vehicle movement will be wetted with use of a water truck as necessary

3. All cutting, drilling, grinding, sanding, or disturbance of materials shall be accomplished with tools equipped with either local exhaust ventilation (i.e. vacuum systems) or wet suppression controls.

1.10 FALL PROTECTION, SCAFFOLDS, LADDERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

A. The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) for ALL WORK, unless specified differently or the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 requirements are more stringent, to include steel erection activities, systems-engineered activities (prefabricated) metal buildings, residential (wood) construction and scaffolding work.

1. The use of a Safety Monitoring System (SMS) as a fall protection method is prohibited.

2. The use of Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) as a fall protection method is prohibited.

3. A Warning Line System (WLS) may ONLY be used on floors or flat or low-sloped roofs (between 0 - 18.4 degrees or 4:12 slope) and shall be erected around all sides of the work area (See 29 CFR 1926.502(f) for construction of WLS requirements). Working within the WLS does not require FP. No worker shall be allowed in the area between the roof or floor edge and the WLS without FP. FP is required when working outside the WLS.

4. Fall protection while using a ladder will be governed by the OSHA requirements.

B. All scaffolds and other work platforms construction activities shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.

C. The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) as stated in Section 1.11.

D. The following hierarchy and prohibitions shall be followed in selecting appropriate work platforms.

1. Scaffolds, platforms, or temporary floors shall be provided for all work except that can be performed safely from the ground or similar footing.

2. Ladders less than 20 feet may be used as work platforms only when use of small hand tools or handling of light material is involved.

3. Ladder jacks, lean-to, and prop-scaffolds are prohibited.

4. Emergency descent devices shall not be used as working platforms.

E. Contractors shall use a scaffold tagging system in which all scaffolds are tagged by the Competent Person. Tags shall be color-coded: green indicates the scaffold has been inspected and is safe to use; red indicates the scaffold is unsafe to use. Tags shall be readily visible, made of materials that will withstand the environment in which they are used, be legible and shall include:

1. The Competent Person’s name and signature;

2. Dates of initial and last inspections.

F. Mast Climbing work platforms: When access ladders, including masts designed as ladders, exceed 20 ft (6 m) in height, positive fall protection shall be used.

G. Ladders

1. All Ladder use shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X.

2. All portable ladders shall be of sufficient length and shall be placed so that workers will not stretch or assume a hazardous position.

3. Manufacturer safety labels shall be in place on ladders

4. Step Ladders shall not be used in the closed position

5. Top steps or cap of step ladders shall not be used as a step

6. Portable ladders, used as temporary access, shall extend at least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface.

a. When a 3 ft (0.9-m) extension is not possible, a grasping device (such as a grab rail) shall be provided to assist workers in mounting and dismounting the ladder.

b. In no case shall the length of the ladder be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip from its support.

7. Ladders shall be inspected for visible defects on a daily basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. Broken or damaged ladders shall be immediately tagged "DO NOT USE," or with similar wording, and withdrawn from service until restored to a condition meeting their original design.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

1.12 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

A. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

B. For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

C. Submit for approval, all the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information 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 permitted unless:

1. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

2. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

3. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

D. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

E. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by COR, and action thereon will be taken by COR on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

F. Upon receipt of submittals, COR will assign a file number thereto.

Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

G. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

H. Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and COR. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer and COR assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

I. Submittals materials must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

1. Submit samples in single units for materials unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and other items needing approvals electronically.

2. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by the contractor. Letter shall be sent via E-Mail unless the submittal contains hard samples and shall contain the list of items, name of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

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

b. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Medical Center, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

c. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.

L. Submittal drawings and schedules, required for elevator contractor, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of the general contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or PDF reproducible.

M. Drawings and schedules, shall be submitted for approval to

_ 138 _

(COR) (E-mail)(mail stop)

_7400 Merton Minter Boulevard___________________________________

(COR P.O. Address)

_San Antonio, Texas 78229_______________________________________

(City, State and Zip Code)

1.13 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

A. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION:

a. The Contractor shall develop a bar Gantt schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract

(including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers).

2. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

a. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

b. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

c. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant.

3. THE COMPLETE PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

a. Within 14 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the Contracting Officer's review one

(1) electronic copy of the schedule showing all material lead time for material, trade used in the project, and phasing Include events that show shutdowns, startups and effected areas. The schedule must show the work activate logic that is optimized to provide the least amount of downtime to the Medical Center’s domestic water. The complete working schedule shall include a narrative on the Contractor's ration to scheduling the complete project.

4. PROJECT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

a. Show on the project schedule the sequence of work activities/events required for complete performance of all items of work. The Contractor Shall:

1. Show activities/events as:

i. Interruption of VA Facilities utilities, project phasing, subcontracted trades, and any other specification requirements.

b. The Contractor shall submit the following supporting data in addition to the project schedule:

1. The appropriate project calendar including working days and holidays.

2. The planned number of shifts per day.

3. The number of hours per shift.

c. To the extent that the Project Schedule or any revised Project Schedule shows anything not jointly agreed upon, it shall not be deemed to have been approved by the COR. Failure to include any element of work required for the performance of this contract shall not excuse the Contractor from completing all work required within any applicable completion date of each phase regardless of the COR’s approval of the project schedule. Failure of the Contractor to include this data shall delay the review of the submittal until the Contracting Officer is in receipt of the missing data.

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Permits

STVHCS HOT WORK PERMIT

Before initiating hot work, ensure precautions outlined in the checklist are in place.

The permit is required for any hot work activities such as welding, cutting, heat treating, grinding, thawing pipe, powder-driven fasteners, hot riveting, and similar applications producing or using a spark, flame, or heat.

PERMIT IS GOOD FOR 24 HOURS

Date: Hot Work By: ❏Employee ❏Contractor

Time Started: Name (print) and Signature of Hot Work Operator:

Time Completed:

Location (Building/Floor/Room):

I verify that the location has been examined, the precautions, marked on the checklist below have been taken, and permission is granted.

Name (print) and Signature of Permit-Authorizing Individual (PAI):

Task:

❏ Available sprinklers, hose streams, and extinguishers are in service and operable ❏ Hot work equipment is in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications ❏ Fire detection devices have been disabled to prevent false fire alarms due to smoke spread Requirements within 35 feet of hot work location ❏ Flammable liquid, dust, lint, and oily deposits removed ❏ Explosive atmosphere in area eliminated ❏ Floors swept clean and trash removed ❏ Combustible floors wet down or covered with damp sand or fire-resistive/noncombustible materials or equivalent ❏ Personnel protected from electrical shock when floors are wet ❏ Other combustible storage material removed or covered with listed or approved materials (welding pads, blankets, or curtains), metal shields, or noncombustible materials ❏ All wall and floor openings covered ❏ Ducts and conveyors that might carry sparks to distant combustible material covered, protected, or shut down

Requirements for hot work on walls, ceilings, or roofs ❏ Construction is noncombustible and without combustible coverings or insulation ❏ Combustible material on the other side of walls, ceilings, and/or roofs is relocated

Requirements for hot work on enclosed equipment ❏ Enclosed equipment is clean of all combustibles ❏ Containers are purged of flammable liquid/vapor ❏ Pressurized vessels, piping, and equipment are removed from service, isolated, and vented

Requirements for hot work, fire watch, and fire monitoring ❏ Fire watch is provided during and for a minimum of 30 minutes after hot work; including any break activity ❏ Fire watch is provided with suitable type and sufficient extinguishers ❏ Fire watch is trained in use of equipment in initiating the fire alarm ❏ Fire watch is required in adjoining areas, above and/or below ❏ Yes ❏ No Per the PAI/Fire watch, monitoring of hot work area has been extended beyond 30 minutes