36C25820B0008-025.pdf

Specifications Issued for Construction

17031-VA262-17-R-1038

March 7, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SEPULVEDA CAMPUS

NORTH HILLS, CALIFORNIA

DEMO BUILDINGS SEPULVEDA

VA PROJECT NUMBER #691A4-18-101SM

B300 – Relocate/Renovate Dishwashing Area

Schematic Design (35% Submittal)

April 18, 2008

691-08-161WL

05-08

Department of Veterans Affairs Issued for Construction

Demo Buildings Sepulveda 691A4-18-101SM

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS DATE

00 01 01 Project Title Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 16 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Not Used

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 15 – DIVISION 20

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

DIVISION 24

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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DIVISION 29 – DIVISION 30

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing

31 22 00 Grading

31 23 17 Excavation and Fill for Paving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 17 ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIR

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – DIVISION 35

DIVISION 36 – DIVISION 39

DIVISION 40 – DIVISION 45

DIVISION 46 – DIVISION 47

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

APPENDIX

SAFETY POLICIES, PERMITS, AND FORMS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DRAWINGS FOR THIS PROJECT, TITLED DEMO BUILDINGS SEPULVEDA, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

GENERAL

GI.000 Cover Sheet

GI.001 Drawing Index and Project Information

GS.001 Site Plan

CIVIL

C-1.0 General Notes

C-1.1 Overall Site Plan

CD-1.0 Demolition Plan

CD-1.1 Demolition Plan

CD-1.2 Demolition Plan

C-2.0 Site Grading Plan

C-2.1 Site Grading Plan

C-2.2 Site Grading Plan

C-3.0 Miscellaneous Details

CD-1.0A Demolition Plan (Deductive Alternate)

CD-1.1A Demolition Plan (Deductive Alternate)

CD-1.2A Demolition Plan (Deductive Alternate)

C-2.0A Site Grading Plan (Deductive Alternate)

C-2.1A Site Grading Plan (Deductive Alternate)

C-2.2A Site Grading Plan (Deductive Alternate)

LANDSCAPE

LP.101 Planting Plan

LP.102 Planting Plan

LP.103 Planting Plan

LI.101 Irrigation Plan

LI.102 Irrigation Plan

LI.103 Irrigation Plan

LP.101 DA1 Planting Plan

LP.102 DA1 Planting Plan

LP.103 DA1 Planting Plan

LI.101 DA1 Irrigation Plan

LI.102 DA1 Irrigation Plan

LI.103 DA1 Irrigation Plan

LP.101 DA2 Planting Plan

LP.102 DA2 Planting Plan

LP.103 DA2 Planting Plan

LI.101 DA2 Irrigation Plan

LI.102 DA2 Irrigation Plan

LI.103 DA2 Irrigation Plan

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LD.100 Details

ARCHITECTURAL

AD.101 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan

AD.102 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan

AD.103 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan

AD.DA101 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan (Deductive Bid Alternate #1 & #2)

AD.DA102 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan (Deductive Bid Alternate #1 & #2)

AD.DA103 Enlarged Demolition Site Plan (Deductive Bid Alternate #1 & #2)

Demolition Quarters Sepulveda 691A4-18-101M

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 PROJECT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.25 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare sites for demolition and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Demolition Quarters Sepulveda, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Department of Veterans Affairs as required by Drawings and Specifications.

B. Offices of Frank Webb Architects, Inc., 8607 Venice Boulevard, Los

Angeles, CA 90032, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during project’s demolition. 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/her duly authorized representative.

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

Contracting Officer.

D. All employees of General Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

E. Prior to commencing work, General Contractor shall provide proof that an

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) with a minimum of 30 hours OSHA training will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General or subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of General Contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction

Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. MAIN BID ITEM, GENERAL DEMOLITION: Work includes complete demolition and removal of existing structures as noted on the architectural drawings, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 17031-VA262-17-R-1038

01 00 00 - 2 leveling and landscaping of the demolition sites to blend into the surrounding areas.

Buildings included in the Main Bid Item are: 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, and T-2.

B. DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 1: Where site flatwork (Concrete/Asphalt) will remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas only shall be deducted from the scope of work as part of

Deductive Bid Alternate #1.

C. DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 2: In addition to the Deductive work described in Alternate #1, Deduct Alternate #2 includes the demolition of all applicable buildings, except for the concrete slabs/foundations which shall remain. Where slabs remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas shall be deducted from the scope of work as part of Deducted Bid Alternate #2.

D. Bidders must quote a price for each bid item.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set and 1 CD of Specifications and Drawings will be furnished.

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

Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

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

Office immediately after printing is completed.

C. One compact disc (CD) depicting photos of existing conditions may be a source of information is part of the Contract Documents.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Not Used

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

E84-2007.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2003..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2005..............National Electrical Code

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241-2004.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Officer and Facility Safety

Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the Contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the

General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the demolition limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer that individuals have undergone Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

Not Used.

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

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

Contracting Officer and facility Safety Officer.

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

Contracting Officer and facility Safety Officer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Sprinklers: Test and de-activate automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately undergoing demolition. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with

Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project

Engineer and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in demolition areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Contracting Officer and facility Safety Officer.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Contracting Officer. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire demolition areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer and facility Safety Officer.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to demolition areas, and inside existing buildings.

Q. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from demolition sites daily.

R. Perform other alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.

T. If required, submit documentation to the Contracting Officer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

U. Fines for violations of Fire Safety Requirements:

1. Tripping, setting off, of fire alarms/or flow switches, without proper notification is a violation fineable at the minimum of

$2,500 per offense plus expenses.

2. Any false alarms that causes a visit by the fire department is fineable at a minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses.

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3. Hot Work: The following offenses are a violation fineable at a minimum of $2,500 per offense plus expenses: a) Failure to obtain a hot work permit prior to work, b) Failure to maintain Fire

Watch, as required during hot work, and c) Failure to remove smoke detector cover after said hot work in completed at the end of the work shift for the day. Whichever is sooner.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and

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01 00 00 - 6 noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during demolition, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by

Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of equipment to immediate demolition working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs as needed for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project

Engineer with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project

Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Contracting Officer and

Contractor.

H. Demolition Fence: Before demolition operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link fence, 2100 mm (seven feet) minimum height, around the demolition area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Contracting Officer.

I. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall plan 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.

J. Utilities Services: always Maintain existing utility services for

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01 00 00 - 7 equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Project

Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

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

Contracting Officer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the demolition project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

K. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 17031-VA262-17-R-1038

01 00 00 - 8 within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

L. To minimize interference of demolition 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/demolition materials, debris and standing demolition equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the

Contracting Officer.

M. Coordinate the Work for this Contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

Not Used.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the demolition work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the

Contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Officer and Facility

ICRA team for review for compliance with Contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the demolition activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during demolition. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the demolition stage to determine impact of demolition activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

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1. The Contracting Officer and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the demolition zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the demolition zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the Contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the Medical Center, along with assistance from the Contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during demolition to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary partitions in existing structures where directed by Contracting Officer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during demolition.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Contracting Officer. For demolition work in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and

Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour and two-hour fire-rated temporary drywall barriers to separate demolition from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. always Maintain negative air. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Contracting

Officer and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that demolition work exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Ensure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the Work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other

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01 00 00 - 10 prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the occupied areas.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the demolition area to occupy Medical Center area. These mats shall always be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside demolition area.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from demolition to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the demolition area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Contracting Officer and the Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape.

No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic.

Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during demolition. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the demolition areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove demolition barriers and ceiling protection, if any, carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

1.9 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:

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on Drawings or in Specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this Contract shall remain the property of the Government.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors 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 for disposal, the

"originator" copies 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 Chief.

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

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

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

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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

1.10 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.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary for the demolition 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

Contracting Officer. Existing work to be patched or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting

Officer 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.

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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

Contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

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

52.236-2) of Document 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below 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.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the Drawings and in the

Specifications are the result of site investigations by Architect-

Engineers.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during the demolition work, to include all

Contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the

Contract Drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officer's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

Contracting Officer.

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

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1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of Contract work.

Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.15 PROJECT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

A. Field office for the Project Engineer, if required, will be in one of the existing buildings of Medical Center.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF NEWLY INSTALLED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Not Used.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting Officer, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the Work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

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

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

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

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

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

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

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

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

3. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers, electricity, fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Contracting Officer.

4. Interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least

14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

5. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operation of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical center may occur at other than contractor’s normal working hours.

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6. In case of contract demolition emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer, such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

7. Interruption of Utilities: A monetary fine, at a minimum of $2,500 plus expenses, will be levied, if any utility service is interrupted in any area of the Facility without proper notification and authorization, i.e., “Utility Shutdown Notice”.

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. Not Used.

1.21 TESTS

A. Pre-test automatically controlled irrigation system and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

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

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

C. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

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

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

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various Sections of the Specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (four copies each) for the automatic irrigation system shall be delivered to the Contracting

Officer. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of the system. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams

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Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment like but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance of the irrigation system. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical Sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the

Contracting Officer and shall be considered concluded only when the

Contracting Officer is satisfied regarding complete and thorough coverage. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, does not demonstrate enough qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Not Used.

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be removed or relocated.

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D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.25 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

A. Not Used.

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide Project Signs as directed by the Contracting Officer. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by Contracting Officer. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two

100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm

(four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by Contracting Officer.

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR (FAR

52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in Section 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. For the purposes of this Contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), 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 of the items specifically mentioned under the separate Sections of the Specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with Contract requirements. Materials 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 (including any laboratory samples to be tested) will not serve as a basis for extending Contract time for completion.

E. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with Contract requirements by

Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by Project

Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

F. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer 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.

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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…