36C26118B0591-003.doc

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11.1 GENERAL INTENTION

31.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

31.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

31.4 construction security requiremenets

61.5 FIRE SAFETY

101.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

161.7 ALTERATIONS

191.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

221.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

22B. Construction and Demolition Debris Management

231.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

241.11 RESTORATION

251.12 PHYSICAL DATA

251.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

261.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

281.15 As-Built Drawings

281.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

291.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

301.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

311.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

321.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

331.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

341.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

351.23 TESTS

361.24 INSTRUCTIONS

371.25 //GOVERNMENT‑FURNISHED PROPERTY//

381.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

391.27 //STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT//

401.28 //CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES//

401.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

411.30 Parking

411.31 I.D. Badges

411.32 RADIOLOGY and bio safety

411.33 construction schedule

431.34 Daily Logs

431.35 TB Testing Requirements

441.36 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION

SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. General Requirements: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

B.

Visits to the site by Bidders: Refer to page one (1) of solicitation for site visit information.

C.

Testing: Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR Engineer in sufficient 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 COR Engineer. (Laboratory Tests are covered under Minor projects design but not for NRM) D. Badging: All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA’s security program and obtain a VA ID badge from VA police. See paragraph 1.35 below for ID badge process. Along with ID Badges all workers must be able to speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued. Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only. Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request.

E.

OSHA Certification: Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a 30 Hours OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b) (2) 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. In addition to the 10-hours OSHA training, VA will provide site specific training as determined by VA Competent Person with input from the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment team. Coordination of this required training will be accomplished through the COR or Project Engineer. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. All contractors, subcontractors, and vendors must receive this training in order to work at our facility. Failure to receive this training may cause debarment of contractor’s staff until such training is accomplished.

3.

Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work: List of trainings Biosafety, Radiation and Animal Holding G. Pre-Construction handout Dated May 2018:

1. The contractor shall utilize this pre-construction packet as an orientation package to the SF VAMC facilities procedures and requirements for construction. This packet shall be reviewed by the contractor and utilized as tool to inform and educate their employees and their sub-contractors to the required procedures to be followed at the facility.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

GENERAL INTENTION:

1. Contractor shall furnish all required labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the work required by this Statement of Work and referenced attachments at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121.

2. Project duration shall be 360 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer.

3. This project must be coordinated with the facility through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), to ensure that impacts to patient care and normal operations of the hospital are minimized.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Per Spec Section 010000 on use of heavy equipment such as long reach fork lifts, cherry pickers, and cranes which will block roadways inside SFVA, contractor shall provide minimum 2 weeks’ notification to the COR for proper coordination with the VA Police. When parking spaces will be impacted, the minimum notification will be 4 weeks.

2. SFVA has on going agreement with the neighborhood community to limit construction work hours to Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For weekends it shall be 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All after hours and weekend work shall be coordinated with the COR to allow adequate notifications to the neighbors.

3. All construction activities shall be coordinated with the COR to ensure that patient care and normal operations of the hospital will not be interrupted.

4. Provide a schedule of work to the COR within 14 days after Notice to Proceed.

5. After award of contract, in the schedule of values, the contractor shall identify the cost associated with each task of the project that will be applied to the invoice submittals.

WORK REQUIRED:

Task 1 – Replace/Create Doors at various Buildings:

Replace all doors listed below. See Attachment - A for door locations. Except otherwise noted, all replacement doors shall be exterior grade 90 minutes rating metal construction. Each replacement door shall be hung by continuous hinge; painted to match existing doors of their respective locations; plus, offset mounted 4” W x 24”H minimum rated glazing; plus 8”H minimum Stainless-Steel kick plates full width of door; plus, new exit hardware with cored lever on the outside; and new closure; and applicable to both leaves in the case of double doors. Note that where a kick plate is specified for a door regardless of the height, the door assembly must still retain the 1-1/2-hour fire rating.

1. Double Door at B200 Basement Exit into the Sunken Yard (For Location see Attachment A, Page1). Replace double door and frame. Install Stainless Steel 3-1/2 ft. tall kick plate, both leaves.

2. Double Doors at Building 200 Entrance into Building 2 (For Location see Attachment B). Remove and discard existing double doors and hinges and patch all holes on existing frame by approved methods to not compromise the 2-hour fire rating of existing walls at that location. Install a new 90-minute rated door frame in front of the existing frame and double doors to replace the removed doors. Note door swing shall be from Building 200 into Building 2. Work shall include relocating the existing door holding magnets from building 200 to work with the new door leaves. Per Attachment - B, position new door as noted to work with the relocated magnetic holders. Both new door leaves shall be hung with Stainless Steel full swing type 3 hinges. Install only flush mount exit crash bar hardware with top mount latching. Levers shall be coreless type. Caulk and paint gap in between the old and new frame for a seamless installation. Paint doors with color matching other stairwell doors of building 200. The existing pull station on the building 2 side shall be retained but relocated to work with the revised door swing. A new pull station shall be installed on the building 200 side and connected to the fire protection system of building 200. Contractor shall be responsible for all the work associated with integrating all the above into the existing fire alarm system of building 200 or building. The magnets shall be programmed to be released by the fire protection system of either building. Note that this hallway is heavily used by patient and staff and therefore must remain open to foot traffic. All work at this location shall be performed only in the weekends.

3. B200, Ground Floor Level, GA101 entrance door into Storage Closet. (For Location see Attachment A, Page 3). Glazing will not be required on this door. (Note the back door into the laundry chute is not to be replaced in this project).

4. B200, Ground Floor Level, Clinic exit into West Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Page3). – this area must be secured after hours. Work must be performed during afterhours. All hardware must be carried thru the exterior door of building 200 into the stairwell to reach the door location, not thru the interior clinic areas; and the same shall apply to the removal of all debris.

5. B200, Ground Floor Level, Clinic exit into East Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Page3). – this area must be secured after hours. Work must be performed during afterhours. All hardware must be carried thru the exterior door of building 200 into the stairwell to reach the door location, not thru the interior clinic areas; and the same shall apply to the removal of all debris.

6. B200, First Floor Level, Medical Practice exit into West Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Page 4). – this area must be secured after hours. Work must be performed during afterhours. All hardware must be carried thru the exterior door of building 200 into the stairwell to reach the door location, not thru the interior clinic areas; and the same shall apply to the removal of all debris.

7. B200, First Floor Level, Eye Clinic exit into East Stairwell - (For Location see Attachment A, Page 4). this area must be secured after hours. Work must be performed during afterhours. All hardware must be carried thru the exterior door of building 200 into the stairwell to reach the door location, not thru the interior clinic areas; and the same shall apply to the removal of all debris.

8. B200, Second Floor Level, Radiology exit into West Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Page 5). – Work must be performed during afterhours.

9. B200, Second Floor Level, Radiology exit into East Stairwell -(For Location see Attachment A, Page 5). Work must be performed during afterhours.

10. B200, Third Floor Level, OR Suite exit into West Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Pg. 6). – The OR Suites area has the most stringent Infection Control requirements of the hospital. All materials and debris must be carried into the site via the stairwells. Work areas must be completely segregated from the inside of OR and SPD by full plastic barriers sealing floor to the ceiling. Workers entering these areas must be fully suited up by OR gowns to be picked up from the OR and the SPD Reception Desks. Only after setting up the construction barriers can the existing door be removed and the new one installed. When setting up the barriers, before the barriers are fully operational, and when removing the barriers at the completion of work, all workers must be fully suited up since they will be physically in contact with the interior areas. Only carry the new doors up the stairwells, not thru the SPD area and the same shall apply to the removal of all debris. All work must be completed and all debris removed within the same day including painting. Work can only be performed from Friday after 6 PM thru Monday before 5 AM. In case any OR suite is needed to perform emergency surgeries, contractor may be instructed to immediately reinstall the existing door and terminate the work, to be recommenced after the completion of the emergency surgeries.

11. B200, Third Floor Level, SPD Suite exit into East Stairwell (For Location see Attachment A, Pg. 6)- the SPD area is one of the highest secured areas of the hospital. All requirements listed for the OR Suite exit into West Stairwell also apply to this door except as stated. All work must be performed in business hours within the same day under full escort by designated SPD personnel. Provide minimum 2 weeks’ notice to the COR to make this arrangement.

12. B200, Third Floor Level, double door adjacent room 3B-163 (For Location see Attachment A, Page 6) the replacement doors shall be smoke rated because the associated wall sections are smoke partitions. Levers shall be coreless type. Note the leaves of this double door open in opposite directions and shall retain that way. Note also the flooring is slightly higher on one side. Contractor shall be responsible for installing the correct smoke seal on the door leave that swings over the slightly elevated portion.

13. B200, First Floor Level, on the hallway wall entering Building 2, the short door that opens into duct chase. Replace this short door and frame with a standard size frame and door. Keep the upper height of the existing door and expand the door opening downward modifying the existing handrail as required. Glazing will not be required on this door. In lieu of exit hardware, install a lever type storage door lock set. Install a heavy gauge link chain across the inside of door opening to provide fall protection. Add a 12” wide ¼” thickness steel angle full width at bottom of new door opening on the inside bolted to concrete wall for additional safety measure. Note that a negative air system will have to be deployed during construction of this item.

14. B200, Third Floor Level, (For Location see Attachment A, Page 6), on the hallway wall entering Building 2, the short door that opens into duct chase. Replace this short door and frame with a standard size frame and door. Keep the upper height of the existing door and expand the door opening downward modifying the existing handrail as required. Glazing will not be required on this door. In lieu of exit hardware, install a lever type storage door lock set. Install a heavy gauge link chain across the inside of door opening to provide fall protection. Add a 12” wide ¼” thickness steel angle full width at bottom of new door opening on the inside bolted to concrete wall for additional safety measure. Note that a negative air system must be deployed during construction of this item.

15. B200 Penthouse Exit to Roof - (For Location see Attachment A, Page 7) replace both door and frame. Replacement door and frame shall be Stainless Steel construction. Install 3-1/2 ft. tall Stainless-Steel kick plate. Install a lever type storage lock set. Note that the exterior wall stucco of this building was previously identified by survey to contain ACM and shall not be disturbed unless by qualified workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag limitations.

16. B203, Penthouse Level, East Stairwell, the door exiting onto the roof – (For Location see Attachment A, Page 9) replace both door and frame. Replacement door and frame shall be Stainless Steel construction. Install a lever type storage lock set to match existing. Install 3-1/2 ft. tall Stainless-Steel kick plate. Note that the skim coat on the concrete stairwell walls and the original vinyl tile flooring of this building were previously identified by survey to contain ACM. They shall not be disturbed unless by qualified workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag containment.

17. B203, Penthouse Level, West Stairwell, the door exiting onto the roof – (For Location see Attachment A, Page 9) - replace both door and frame. Replacement door and frame shall be Stainless Steel construction. Install a lever type storage lock set to match existing. Install 3-1/2 ft. tall Stainless-Steel kick plate. Note that the skim coat on the concrete stairwell walls and the original vinyl tile flooring of this building were previously identified by survey to contain ACM. They shall not be disturbed unless by qualified workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag containment.

18. BLDG. 203, Basement Floor Level, Double door entrance from elevator lobby into Main Kitchen - (For Location see Attachment A, Page 10) - Remove and discard existing frame and double doors. Install new heavy-duty metal frame and doors with stainless steel 3-1/2 ft. tall kick plate and 12’ x 12’ center mounted glazing on each leaf. Replace the electric door operator in the hallway and install new electric door operator inside. Replace associated electrical controls and wall mounted push switches. Install heavy traffic motion sensor door opener activated during entrance and exit. The sensor must be able to be programmed to switch off after hours. Install new closure hardware/lock set matching existing (crash bar top mounted strike). Install holding magnet to keep the door opened if necessary. Door swing shall be from the hallway to the kitchen. Both door leaves shall be hung with heavy duty stainless steel full swing type 3 hinges. Remove existing guard posts and install stainless steel wall corner guards at the door entrance – Coordinate with the COR for exact locations before installing. The kitchen provides food to all inpatients of the SFVA hospital and is required to be operating between 6 AM and 7 PM each day, 7 days a week. Accordingly, work can be performed only between 7 PM and 6 AM. Door installation must be completed and fully operational within on 7 pm to 6 am period to provide full closure to the kitchen at all times and fully secured afterhours. Final finish work and painting can be performed in the next period but all gaps around the doors and wall segments must be fully sealed with quality plastic sheeting such as Visqueen to maintain the existing operating environment for the kitchen. Note this area has the most stringent infection control requirements. A full plastic barrier must be installed to segregate the kitchen from the work area before start of work and then removed before 6 AM at the completion to return the kitchen back into operations. Note that the gypsum wall board system at this location was previously identified by survey to contain ACM. They shall not be disturbed unless by qualified workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag containment.

19. B208, Basement Floor Level, east entrance Double door opening into the connector corridor to Building 203. (For Location see Attachment A, Page 11) Install Stainless Steel 3-1/2 ft. tall kick plate both leaves. Note that both leaves of the replacement double door shall open outward into the connecting corridor. Relocate the existing Card Key Access reader and the key code pad as needed to be at least two feet away from the door swing; and that the functions of both devices shall remain unaffected after the relocation.

20. B208, Basement Floor Level, hallway door into room BA-111. (For Location see Attachment A, Page 11) Glazing will not be required on this door.

21. B208, Basement Floor Level, inside room BA-111, (For Location see Attachment A, Page 11) door opening into the laundry chute room BA-112. Levers shall be coreless type. Glazing will not be required on this door. Note that the ceramic floor tile adhesive and grout of BA-112 was identified to contain ACM. They shall not be disturbed unless by qualified workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag containment.

Task 2 – Replace/Create Access Hatches at Building 200:

See Attachment - A for item locations. Replace the existing access hatch and create new hatches with new 90 minute rated Stainless Steel hatches 48”x30” minimum size. All hinges shall be continuous type. Install new lock set on each door. Lock shall be same type as on existing hatches in other locations. Patch walls and paint with color matching existing wall:

1. B200-1F- (For Location see Attachment A, Page 4) Hallway adjacent the freight elevator - create a new hatch to open into duct space at the identical location to the hatch of B200, first floor.

2. B200-2F- (For Location see Attachment A, Page 5) Hallway adjacent the freight elevator - create a new hatch to open into duct space at the identical location to the hatch of B200, first floor.

3. B200-3F-(For Location see Attachment A, Page 6) Hallway hatch adjacent the freight elevator – replace existing hatch that opens into duct space.

Task 3 – Modify B203 Penthouse Access Cage Gate:

See Attachment - A Page 8 for item locations. Modify all 3 doors with exit crash bar and lever type lock hardware. Touchup paint 2 coat matching existing color.

Task 4 – Paint Building 200 Penthouse and Building 203 Penthouse Floor Slabs:

See Attachment – A Page 9 for item locations. Thoroughly clean the existing concrete slab floor inside the entire Building 200 Penthouse and Building 203 Penthouse, and apply one coat epoxy floor paint to cover the entire concrete floor slab of the two Penthouses. Use only Volcrum type product with fiber mesh mid blue color. Before the cleaning and painting remove all existing pathway/hazard marking stripes and tapes and reinstall new stripes and tapes at same locations after painting.

Task 5 – Install New Treads and Landings at Building 203 Stairwells:

See Attachment A Page 8 for item locations. Remove and replace all existing stair treads, landings, and baseboard at the East and West exit stairwell of Building 203 from the basement level to the Penthouse. Replacement treads and landing shall match the material and color of the existing central stairwell installation. These two stairwells are heavily used and cannot be closed during normal business hours. Note the skim coat on the concrete walls of the stairwell were identified to be ACM and should not be disturbed. If needed the work shall be performed by trained workers and within the Glove Bag limitations.

Task 6 – Replace Louvers at top of Building 203 East and West Stairwells:

See Attachment – A Page 9 for item locations. Replacement louvers shall be the same size as existing, 90 minutes rating, with fuse link to open in case of smoke or fire. Each louver shall have a full coverage bug screen. The wall boards are suspected of ACM content that must be handled by trained workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag limitations.

Task 7 – Replace Plumbing Sleeves of Building 2 West Pipe Basement:

Per Attachment – C, replace all existing storm and sewer piping in this area (For Location see Attachment A, Page 1). All sanitary sewer pipes shall be replaced with laboratory grade acid resistant polymer pipping with all sleeveless junctions. All storm drain piping shall be replaced with steel piping using lugged joints. Work boundary of both the sanitary and storm mains shall be from the entrance door of the west basement at one end to the points of penetration at the building walls and roof slab on the other ends. All information provided in Attachment C is for contractor’s reference only. The contractor shall take due diligence to perform field investigation needed to adequately identify all dimensions, existing site conditions and utilities that may/will impact to completion of the work required. Hang all new piping per current building code seismic requirements and spec section 130541 whichever is more stringent applies. Work on the storm drains obviously must be performed during periods of dry weather. Shutdown of the Sanitary system must be scheduled to be performed during afterhours or weekends and the steam system must be restored back to service no later than 6 AM the following Monday. For work scheduling provide at least 3 weeks’ notice to the COR to allow adequate time to process all the shutdown requests.

Task 8 – Steam System Work Building 2 Basement Various locations and Building 210: (For Location see Attachment A, Page 1a)

Item 1 - See Attachment – Basement Steam Pipe Lines and Pressure Regulating Valves Details and Legend Drawings. The contractor shall take due diligence to perform all field investigation needed to adequately identify all dimensions, existing site conditions and utilities that may/will impact completion of the work required. Note that the pipping insulation is suspected of ACM content that must be handled by trained workers and all work must be performed within the Glove Bag limitations. After completion of all repair and replacement work, reinsulate all the affected piping and components. Building 2, 3, 5, 210 relies on the steam system for heating and laboratory functions. Building 7 Canteen also relies on the steam for cooking. Any shutdown of the steam system must be scheduled to be performed during afterhours or weekends and the steam system must be restored back to service no later than 6 AM or the following Monday. For work scheduling, provide at least 3 weeks’ notice to the COR to allow adequate time to process notifications. The steam line and outfits work must be installed as per specifications and drawings. Contractor shall conduct all testing.

The contractor shall demolish and remove all existing steam line piping and associated equipment, fittings and valves in the basement of Building 2 and 3 as per indicated in drawings. The contractor shall install new 4” steam pipe and fittings and valves as per drawings. The contractor shall connect new pipes with existing lines at designated point of connection as indicated in the drawings. Contractor shall use Schedule 80 pipe and fittings. The contractor shall install 2 Pressure Regulating Valves (PRVs) systems. One PRV system shall be installed in the DW Pump Room in Building 3 and one PRV system in the Pump Room in Building 2. The Contractor shall install a 2 x 2 ½ “relief valve as indicated in drawings. All valves must accessible.

The Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) system in the DW Pump Room in Building 3 must have a 4” Regulator with the pressure range of 20 to 80 PSIG. The Pressure Regulating Valve system shall include a ball valve a and supply gauge with a range of 0 to 200 PSIG, an isolation valve and a strainer upstream of the of the Pressure Regulating Valve, and a Discharge Pressure gauge with a range of 0 to 100 PSIG and a 2nd isolation valve on the downstream of the Pressure Regulating Valve. The system shall include a by-pass with a globe valve.

The Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) system in the DW Pump Room in Building 2 must have a 3” Regulator with the pressure range of 10 to 50 PSIG. The Pressure Regulating Valve system shall include a ball valve a and supply gauge with a range of 0 to 82 PSIG, an isolation valve and a strainer upstream of the of the Pressure Regulating Valve. And on the downstream of the Pressure Regulating Valve, a Discharge Pressure gauge with a range of 10 to 50 PSIG and a 2nd isolation valve. The system shall include a by-pass with a globe valve.

Item 2 - Convert the existing steam based heating hot water system servicing the AHU in Building 210 ground floor utility room into an electrical based system. (For location see Attachment A Page 1A) The heat duty shall be minimum 500 KW. See Attachment – The Contractor is to identify power source to accomplish the requirement. Work shall include demolition of all the piping and components of the existing steam based system inside Building 210 utility room. Note the electrical based system shall be completed and ready to serve the building before the steam based system can be permanently disabled.

Task 9 – Electrical Work in B200 Basement: (For Location see Attachment A, Page 1)

See Attachment – A for item locations.

Inspection of the electrical system is required. Scope includes demolition & removal of (2) existing (e) motor control centers ‘VSDC-A1’ & ‘EMCC-A’ to be replaced with (1) new panelboard and (4) new VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) controllers.

New Panel Board: Surface mount, NEMA 1, GE Spectra Series-42 space, 225amp, 277/480V-3Ø-4W, 42-kAIC, with MLO, including fully functional Multilin EPM 2200 power meter or approved equal. Panel shall include the following circuit breakers:

(1) 20/3

(3) 25/3

(2) 30/3

(1) 40/3

(1) 50/3

(2) 60/3

(1) 70/3

(1) 80/3

(2) 100/3

New VFDs: Toshiba Q9 series or approved equal. Locate VFDs on the wall adjacent to the new panel board. Contractor shall be responsible for programming all motor data in the VFDs, commissioning and tie back into the (e) Metasys system. The new VFDs shall operate with the same control functions as before.

Provide new feeders, hardware, control wiring, programming and other associated work as required to resupply the following 3Ø loads via new panel board and VFDs with same operation as before:

200-EF1 (50HP)

200-RF1 (20HP)

200-P5A (10HP)

200-P5B (10HP)

The location of new panel boards and VFDs must be coordinated with the San Francisco VA Medical Center. All information must be field verified and documented prior to commencing work. All work shall include an arc flash study and labeling, Selective Coordination Study and be fully compliant with the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and NEC (national Electrical Code). Shutdown of critical power must be preauthorized and only performed during afterhours. Power must be restored within 1 hour to minimize operational impact.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A.

Furnished Construction Documents: after award of contract, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B.

Additional Construction Documents: Requests for additional sets of drawings will be made by the Contractor’s at their own expense.

C. Contract Specifications:

010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

013323 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

013526 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

014219 REFERENCE STANDARDS

015719 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

024100 DEMOLITIONS

028213 13 GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAME

081710 INTEGRATED DOOR ASSEMBLIES

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

092216 NON- STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

130541 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

220523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220711 PLUMBING INSULATION

230510 COMMON WORK RESULTS for BOILER PLANT and STEAM GENERATION_2-18-11

230711 HVAC, PLUMGING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

232213 STEAM and CONDENSATE HEAT PIPING

260511 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262911 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

262921 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRSCUIT BREAKERS

264313 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES

1.4 construction security requiremenets

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 project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2.

For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 14 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.

5. Contractor shall adhere to all security standards regarding VA data. The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

C.

Guards: N/A 1.

The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and after construction hours.

2.

The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by VA police.

3.

The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D.

Key Control:

1.

The General Contractor shall hold 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.

E.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

8.

All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

a.

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

b.

“Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

G.

Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1.

Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 3 days before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2.

Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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):

E84-2016 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2015 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70-2017 National Electrical Code 241-2013 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 COR 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 construction 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 COR 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.

Distance Requirements: Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction 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:

1.

Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2.

Install one-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3.

Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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 COR H.

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

I.

Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J.

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

K.

Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241.

L.

Sprinklers: Install, test new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

M.

Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 6 to 8 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction 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 COR Engineer.

N.

Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR.

O.

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety through COR at least 3 working days in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

P.

Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

Q.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

R.

Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

S.

Debris Removal: Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

T.

Fire Safety Training: See Construction Safety Handbook U. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied VA unless approved by COR. If approved, use and installations shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time will VA approve temporary power connection from a critical electrical circuit.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A.

Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. 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: Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The contractor should not assume that temporary buildings will be approved by the COR due to paucity of space at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. 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.

Road Access: The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, 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.

Material Storage: Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the COR. No vehicle parking spaces may be utilized by the contractor for working space, office trailer space, lay down space, porta-a-patty location, debris box (dumpster) or storage space. The contractor should plan to deliver and store materials on the actual construction site, with very limited exceptions. Debris boxes (dumpsters) will only be allowed during demolition type activities where significant quantities of debris are generated, and not throughout the duration of the project except under very specific circumstances. The contractor shall coordinate the placement of the debris box with the COR prior to the debris box delivery.

E. Daily Construction Routine: Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F.

Construction Impacts: 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 four 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. Construction Safety Rounds: VA will perform Construction Safety Rounds weekly. Contractor superintendent or Contractor’s Competent Person will be present during these safety inspections. COR will identify the date and time of these weekly inspections H.

Unoccupied Buildings: Building(s) will not be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated

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

Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction 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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR Engineer.

K.

Contractor Occupied Building: When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1.

Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2.

Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre‑inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L.

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 interrupted without prior approval of COR. 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 per utilities.

2.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 Calendar Days 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.

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.

5.

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

M.

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.

N.

Construction Area: To minimize interference of construction…