36C25918R0278-004.pdf

A/E Services Substandard Beds Project # 575-13-101

For the

Department of Veterans Affairs

GRAND JUNCTION MEDICAL CENTER

Grand Junction, CO

Elimination of Substandard Beds Third Floor

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS | VOLUME 1

1 / 4 / 2018

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

COOVERCLARK & ASSOCIATES

ALTUS ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS

APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP

PROJECT CONTACTS:

OWNER: Grand Junction VA Medical Center

Attn: John Bartman 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-263-5016 Email: john.bartman@va.gov

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Adam Ogrzewalla 905 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-800-6388 Email: aogrzewalla@guidondesign.com

M/E/P ENGINEER: APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A.

Attn: Josh VandenEnde 7330 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 202 Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-858-7634 Email: jvandenende@acg-pa.com

Grand Junction VAMC January 10, 2018 Elimination of Substandard Beds 3rd floor 100% Construction Documents Grand Junction, CO 81501 Project No. 575-13-101

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

"Sheet Number" "Sheet Name"

G-001 TITLE SHEET

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

G-101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

G-102 PHASING PLAN

G-200 PARTITION TYPES

A-001 OVERALL DEMO PLAN

A-002 OVERALL DEMO RCP

A-101 OVERALL PLAN

A-102 ENLARGED PLANS

A-103 ENLARGED PLANS

A-201 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-202 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-203 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-502 ENLARGED ROOM PLANS

A-801 SCHEDULES

A-901 RIVER WING FINISH PLAN

A-902 MESA WING FINISH PLAN

A-903 CORRIDOR INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-904 TYPICAL ROOM INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-905 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-906 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-907 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-908 WAYFINDING

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES

PD101 SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

PD102 SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

PP101 SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING PLANS

PP102 SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLUMBING PLANS

PP103 THIRD FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PLAN

PP104 THIRD FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMO PLAN

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PP105 THIRD FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES

MD101 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MH101 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN

MP101 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND LEGENDS

ED101 THIRD FLOOR POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 THIRD FLOOR LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

ED103 THIRD FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

E-101 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

E-102 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

E-103 THIRD FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

E-401 ELECTRICAL PLAN ENLARGEMENTS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-602 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

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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 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare project area for building operations, including selective demolition and removal of existing constriction, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for

Construct New Patient Suites on 3rd Floor – East and West Wing, Project

No. 575-13-101 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to inspection by third party agency retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site. Such prior notice shall be not less than five work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

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

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

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Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction

Safety Committee.

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

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Demolish and renovate the 3rd floor East and West wings of Building 1 of the Grand Junction campus in two phases: PHASE A and PHASE B. Building 1 has six (6) floors, a crawlspace and (3) elevators.

B. All work in the PHASE A shall be completed, inspected, accepted and occupied by the Government prior to any work associated with PHASE B.

a. PHASE A Consists of the East Wing patient and support renovation. A portion of the construction of this phase (primarily sanitary plumbing work and subsequent ceiling work to provide access) occurs on the floor below in a mixed-use area. All work on the 2nd floor below must be scheduled in advance with the COR. Normal business hours for the area are 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All clean-up activities must occur prior to the next turnover to Owner. The main corridor must always remain open. Provide minimum one week between end of substantial completion and start of PHASE B work.

b. PHASE B Consists of the West wing patient and support renovation. Work of this phase shall commence one week after the East wing is substantially complete and ready for occupancy after commencement of construction of this phase. A portion of the construction of this phase (primarily sanitary plumbing work and subsequent ceiling work to provide access) occurs on the floor below in Radiology. All work on the 2nd floor below must be scheduled in advance with the COR.

Normal business hours for Radiology are 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Clean up activities must occur prior to next day turnover to owner and with prior approval of COR. The main corridor must remain open always. Under no circumstances can the General

Radiography (room 2415-1) or Radioflouroscopy Treatment (room 2420-1) rooms be shut down at the same time. Critical scheduling must occur in advance prior to any construction activities in these rooms.

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Anticipate that an off-hour reconnaissance of the ceiling areas in these spaces must occur to fully understand the complexity of the ceiling spaces above these areas. The current Ultrasound (room 2419-

1) occupies ½ of a former film file area. Only a cubicle curtain separates Ultrasound from the remaining space. A dust-proof construction wall meeting NFPA 241 must be constructed to separate the 2 areas. Construct the dust-proof barrier to the bottom of the deck in such a manner that it can remain in place upon completion of the ceiling construction.

C. Alternate Bid Items

a. Alternate No. 1:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for patient lifts and their associated ceiling supports in all rooms except for Patient room 3403 and Tub Room 3013.

b. Alternate No. 2:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for patient lifts an associate ceiling supports.

c. Alternate No. 3:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for bed locators.

d. Alternate No. 4:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for interior finishes for patient rooms 3406, 3407 and 3408.

e. Alternate No. 5:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for interior finishes for patient rooms 3409, 3410 and 3411.

f. Alternate No. 6:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for interior finishes for patient rooms 3402 and 3403.

g. Alternate No. 7:

Deduct all labor, materials, profit and overhead for interior finishes for patient rooms 3411 and 3406.

1.3 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. A pre-demolition study for hazardous materials has been performed on this building and is included in the project package. Contractor shall abate hazardous materials per report findings following specifications.

2. Hours of construction will be 4 PM to midnight MST to minimize impact to adjacent clinics (above, beside and below).

3. All work that exceeds 120 dB will be coordinated by COR to inform clinicians of anticipated noise and potential patient impact.

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4. Special consideration for infection control will be required since construction area is adjacent to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Post

Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and serves as the main thoroughfare for access into the Surgical Suites. All work will be adjacent to the finished/occupied ICU, therefore the following ICRA requirements apply:

a. Obtain infection control permit from the COR before construction begins.

b. Remove or isolate HAVC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of the duct system.

c. Complete all critical barriers before demolition or construction begins.

d. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

e. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.

f. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

g. Do not remove barriers from work area until complete project is thoroughly cleaned by the VA Environmental Services Department.

h. Continuously vacuum work that creates dust with HEPA filtered vacuums.

i. Wet mop floors and intact walls with disinfectant daily.

j. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

5. Storage of equipment and materials: laydown and storage for construction is the responsibility of the contractor and must be off station. Payment for off-site stored materials will require a certificate of insurance with the VA listed as a beneficiary. Material needed for up to two days of construction will be allowed in the secured construction area, but payment for materials on site will only be approved after inspection of material.

6. Contractor shall submit demolition plan and site staging plan for VA approval prior to beginning work. All demo materials must be taken out of the building via an exterior chute. Hospital is operational 24/7 and contractor will reference the plans and specifications for the details requirements regarding noise and dust control measures and their impact on the hospital in their planning and during demolition.

7. Contractor shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre-placement tuberculin

01 00 00 -5 screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found have negative TB screening reactions. Contractors shall be required to show documentation of negative TB screening reactions for any additional workers who are added after the 90-day requirement before they will be allowed to work on the work site.

8. Area of demolition is a very active area; the Contractor will reference the plans and specifications that have detailed requirements regarding the staging plan.

9. Contractor shall cut, cap, and completely remove abandoned site utilities, including water, sewer, natural gas, and electric, back to the main line of their respective utility, without disrupting any utility services to adjacent buildings.

10. Contractor shall coordinate shut-down and deprogramming of the Fire Alarm System with Simplex Grinnell during demolition and at the time of hand-off.

11. Contractor responsible for hazardous waste disposal by means of a hazardous waste disposal manifest which will be provided to the COR.

Proof of DOT certification of person signing manifest should also be provided to the COR.

12. Plastic sheet barriers of a limited combustible type (rated material) can be used for some short-term applications. However, if the fire detection/suppression systems are modified or disabled, or if the project includes any high-risk construction activities (i.e. torch cutting, welding, burning, open flame, modification of fire detection and/or suppression systems, etc.), non-combustible barriers must be erected.

13. Asbestos containing materials are present in tile, wallboard, tile adhesive, and pipe insulation in the area set for remodel. See attached figures and mitigation specification.

14. All inspections (fire sprinkler system, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, doors and windows, patient lift system, communication system, access control) shall be done by an independent third party who has been hired by the VA, and coordinated by the COR. Notification for inspections must be given to the COR in writing at least 5 working days prior to the proposed inspection date.

15. HOURS OF WORK:

a. Work shall take place during the hours of 4:00 PM and midnight, Monday through Friday, all Federal Holidays excluded. Weekend work is allowed upon approval from the COR. Written notification must be given to the COR at least three working days before the

01 00 00 -6 weekend in question. Inspections will require a prior five-day notification submitted to the Contract Officer Representative

(COR) or government representative.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. All physical copies of drawings, specifications and other contract documents for construction and use by the Contractor are at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

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C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. 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).

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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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. All parking by contractor and contractor’s employees and subcontractors shall be off site. Coordinate potential possible parking locations with COR.

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 will not be permitted on this project as available site resources are limited. Coordinate all deliveries and storage of materials for construction with the COR prior to deliveries arriving on site.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

G. Building No.1 will be occupied and operational 24/7 during performance of work. Immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

(a) As Phase A is under construction, space allocated for Phase B will be fully occupied along with central core of wings as identified on phasing drawing G-102.

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(b) As Phase B is under construction, space allocated for Phase A will be fully occupied along with central core of wings as identified on phasing drawings G-102.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. When a construction area is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 12 degrees C (56 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 Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 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 COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be

01 00 00 -11 interrupted without prior approval of COR. All outages that will create a utility interruption of less than four hours are required to be brought to the attention of the COR at least five full working days prior to the interruption. All outages that will create a utility interruption of greater than four hours are required to be brought to the attention of the COR at least two full weeks prior to the interruption. 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. Refer to specification Sections

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing. All outages that will create a utility interruption of less than four hours are required to be brought to the attention of the COR at least five full working days prior to the interruption.

All outages that will create a utility interruption of greater than four hours are required to be brought to the attention of the COR at least two full weeks prior to the interruption., 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 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction

01 00 00 -12 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.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors noted on drawings . 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" 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 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

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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

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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all equipment 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has

01 00 00 -16 extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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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).

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 design team responsible for the drawings and specifications.

(FAR 52.236-4)

D. Government nor the design team does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations.

Bidders are expected to examine site of work; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make explorations of their own at site.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, templates, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to

01 00 00 -18 the lines that may be established or indicated by the Contracting

Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark any lines that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, established are in accordance with lines shown on contract drawings.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

1.16 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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.

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

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

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

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

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators as noted in drawings for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators for use as identified by the COR.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by

Contracting Officer.

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to

01 00 00 -21 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.

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

01 00 00 -22 will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

1. Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

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

1.23 TESTS

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

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. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. 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. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

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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.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth.