36C26118B0604-003.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Reno, Nevada

Remodel B3 Lobby Area

Project 654-18-825

July 5, 2018

Remodel B3 Lobby Area (Project # 654-18-825)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SOLICITATION AUTHORITY

1.4 SOLICITATION CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

1.5 SOLICITATION DEFINITIONS

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.8 FIRE SAFETY

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.10 ALTERATIONS

1.11 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.12 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.13 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.14 RESTORATION

1.15 PHYSICAL DATA

1.16 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.17 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.18 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING MANUALS & INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMs

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 WORK DAYS AND HOURS AT PROJECT LOCATION

1.34 SECURITY OF DOCUMENTS

1.35 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

1.36 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOZIDE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

1.37 ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1.38 ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, tenant improvements and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the renovation of the third floor lobby area in front of the Intensive Care

Unit (ICU) as required by drawings and specifications. Contractor shall comply with the requirements noted in subparagraph G “Facility Specific

Requirements”.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Training:

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

10-hour and 30-hour (where applicable by position) OSHA Certified

Construction Safety Course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. The superintendent shall have the 30-hour OSHPD certified Construction

Safety course.

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

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

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

G. Facility Specific Requirements:

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1. Contractor shall set in place and maintain a confined space program for all applicable work as outlined in this section.

a. Confined Space

Permit Required Confined Space. Permit form is required. Among other requirements, a person stationed at the entry point is required. Formal training for workers and entry person is required.

Locations:

Permit-required confined space:

Tunnel Mech Room / Boiler Plant

Tunnel CLC under flag pole to Bldg. 1D

Bldg. 1D Crawl Space Begins at half-height door at each end

Bldg. 12 Crawl Space Includes basement access BC100

Bldg. 1-1 Clinical Lab Access to HVAC/Plumbing

Utility Chase Boiler Plant routes under Kirman to east end of Bldg. 1 Center Wing

Heat Aerator Bldg. 8 Boiler Plant

Condensate Tank in pit Bldg. 8 Boiler Plant

Boiler Mud Drums (3ea) Bldg. 8 Boiler Plant

Boiler Steam Drums(3ea) Bldg. 8 Boiler Plant

Boiler Fire boxes (3ea) Bldg. 8 Boiler Plant

Electrical Vaults Adjacent to Bldgs. 1D & 12, Courtyard

Sewers/Storms Drains Facility Grounds

Communication Vaults Facility Grounds

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Non-permit confined space:

This category does not apply to contractors – even for investigative purposes they must treat the area as permit required and implement their confined space program accordingly.

Exception: If a VA employee escorts the contractor and remains with them 100% of the investigative time then the permit will not be required. In general, we should not plan on being their escort except for very short durations.

Permit-required confined space:

Every space identified in the list above is to be treated as permit- required.

Implement an approved confined space program.

Contractor must submit for approval their confined space program.

2. “Rules for the Contractor” is set-up as a facility specific guide for the contractor.

a. Rules of the Facility for Construction Contractors Sierra Nevada

Health Care System is a multi-faceted health care facility tasked with providing health care to the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America in order to provide for the defense of this county. At all times while working within the facility grounds all contractor’s employees must follow the below listed rules of the facility and treat all patients who they may come in contact with utmost respect and dignity. Any contractor employee who mistreats a veteran or violates any of the rules listed below will be removed from the facility.

1. All patient information is private and cannot be disclosed to others.

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O If a contractor employee sees a friend, neighbor or other acquaintance receiving health care at the facility they are not to discuss who they saw at the facility with anyone regardless of the circumstances.

O Any information overheard or seen regarding a patient’s medical condition is likewise not to be shared with anyone regardless of the circumstances.

2. Safety is a top priority for the facility.

O Contractor must present evidence that each on-site employee has completed the 10 hour OSHA safety training course and evidence that each supervisor has completed the 30 hour OSHA safety training course for supervisors.

O Contractor employees shall at all times wear proper safety attire for the work being accomplished. Further, all contractor equipment and work areas shall be observed at all times. Unattended ladders, doors to electrical closets or mechanical rooms being left open, access panels or manholes covers being moved and not protected are serious safety violations and could result in the dismissal of the responsible employee and a stand-down for the prime and all subs. The General or Controlling Contractor is responsible for site safety, and the employer is responsible for the performance of the tasks of his/her employees. Note that the extent of the measures that a controlling employer must take to satisfy its duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent and detect violations is less than what is required of an employer with respect to protecting its own employees.

3. Electrical: De-energized Panels and Lockout/Tagout

O All contracting firms have sole responsibility for the systems given that they install and maintain. If contractors work on energy producing systems that are normally serviced by FMS personnel, or need to control the energy to the systems for which they have responsibility, then the lockout/tagout operations will be performed by the contractor and overseen by

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the primary COTR who validates that the contractors have applied their lockouts/tagouts in the appropriate locations.

O Likewise, work on electrical panels can only occur if the panel is de-energized. Likewise, all utility systems are to be shut-down and certified as being off line prior to the contractor tapping into the system.

4. Infection control is a top priority for the facility. No work will be allowed to occur anywhere within the facility until an

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) form has been filled out and all required work activities properly required by the completed ICRA have been implemented including, but not limited to construction of dust barriers and installation of HEPA filters. The hospital side of job access points must be kept pristine; use of sticky mats and continual sweeping/mopping and other appropriate measures to keep facility areas clean are to be provided by the contractor as needed.

5. Contractor employee parking. No contractor is permitted to park on hospital property with either their personal or business vehicle – use the streets. Contractor’s employees vehicles found parking on campus are subject to being ticketed (with fine) by VA

Police with notification to the CEO of the prime.

6. Contractor discussions regarding project details or related impact are NOT to occur with anyone at the VA without the permission or presence of the COTR or other authorized representative from FMS.

7. Contractor employee use of facility toilets and restrooms. Unless otherwise specified in the contract drawings and/or specifications no contractor employees are to use facility toilets or restrooms.

8. Facility work hours. The facility is an operating health care center and as such activities occur on a 24-7 basis. However the majority or services provided by the facility occur between the hours of 7a and 5p, Monday through Friday. The contractor is to schedule all work activities as necessary to minimize the impact

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of the construction activities on the day-to-day operations of the facility. Unless otherwise arranged, contractor work hours are limited to 7:30a to 4p.

9. Utility shutdown. No utility shutdowns will be allowed without proper prior coordination with the medical center. Minor utility shutdowns (those which in no way impact patient care activities) are to be scheduled no less than 72 hours in advance of the planned shutdown. Major utility shutdowns (those which do impact patient care activities) are to be formally requested no less than 21 days in advance of the requested shutdown.

10. Contractor’s staging area. There is limited space available for the contractor to use as a staging location. Unless otherwise noted in the contract drawings or specifications, all staging of equipment and materials is to occur within the boundaries of the limits of construction as shown on the contract documents.

Dumpster/Storage Area on VA property is not permitted except within the boundaries of the construction project. Coordination for street use for dumpsters and storage is between the contractor and the City of Reno.

11. Crane Operations. Crane Operations are not permitted over occupied areas. Crane operations should be scheduled when occupants are not routinely under the crane ops area.

12. Fire alarm or fire sprinkler work and/or tie-ins. No removal, relocation, disconnection, disabling or connection to the existing facility fire alarm or fire sprinkler systems are to occur until the contractor has obtained the approval of the facility safety manager. It is recommended that wire guards be installed over sprinkler heads within construction boundaries.

The contractor is responsible for paying the cost of any fire department response when said the response is due to negligence by the contractor.

13. Hot work. No hot work is to occur until the contractor has received an approved hot work permit from the facility safety manager via the COR.

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14. Firearms, knifes, etc. This facility is located on federal property. In accordance with federal law, no person, unless authorized to do so (Federal police and government agents only at this facility) are allowed to carry firearms or knifes on property grounds.

15. Alcohol. This facility is located on federal property. Therefore the possession, sale of or use of alcohol on the grounds is strictly prohibited.

16. Smoking. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the facility inside buildings and only in selected areas outside buildings as defined by marks on the pavement.

17. Fire Egress. As a functioning medical facility it is imperative that, in the event of a disaster which requires evacuation, the evacuation routes are available to patients and staff. Blocking of stairwells, corridors, exit doors and other means of evacuation are strictly prohibited unless approved by the

Facility Safety Manager as evidenced by his signature on a posted

Interim Life Safety Measure ISLM) document.

18. Handicap Accessibility. As a functioning medical facility it is imperative that all handicap access areas, including ramps, sidewalks, handrails, etc. remain unobstructed at all times unless approved by the Facility Safety Manager as evidenced by his signature on a posted Interim Life Safety Measure (ISLM) document.

19. Debris removal. All debris to be removed from a construction site off site for disposal is to be properly covered whenever it exits a construction area and enters an area occupied by the facility. Tossing of debris materials out of windows or off roof areas without proper use of a trash chute is strictly prohibited.

20. Use of electronic equipment. As a medical facility there is a large amount of electronic equipment that is used by the facility to track patient condition. Hand held electronic equipment such as cell phones, walkie-talkies, radios, IPods, has the potential to impact the signals provided by the medical equipment thereby

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impacting patient care. Therefore no hand held electronic equipment is to be used by any contractor employee in the vicinity of areas where health care is provided.

21. Badges. Identification badges are provided for use of all contractor employees. These badges are to be worn by the employee at all times they are on facility grounds. Any contractor employee who is either not wearing or cannot, upon questioning, produce their badge is subject to be removed from the facility. A background check is performed for any employee who will be on-site more than seven days.

22. Project Submittals on Site. At all times when work is in progress the contractor is to have a set of approved submittals on site for verification that the specified and approved items are being installed. These are to be made available at any time per request of the Contracting Officer or the project COR.

23. Confined Space. Several areas within hospital grounds are considered Confined Spaces and some of those require Permit. You must have submitted and received COR approval of a contractor implemented Confined Space program prior to any access of these areas.

24. Keys. No VA key will be provided to a contractor. Access must either be via VA employee or through a contractor locking system.

(Reminder: DO NOT prop open a door or tape the strike, etc. to get around the proper key use – such action may result in employee removal and contractor safety stand down.) The contractor must provide the COTR five spare keys to any contractor implemented locking system.

25. COR Notification. No contractor is permitted to perform on-site contract work without COTR knowledge.

3. ASBESTOS PERMIT: It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain a permit from the Washoe County Health District, Air Quality

Management Division (401 Ryland Street, Suite 331, Reno NV 89502)

(775) 784-7200 prior to commencement of renovation/demolition activities. The Air Quality Management Division requires an asbestos

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survey to be conducted by a U.S. EPA AHERA certified person before any potential asbestos containing materials are disturbed. The survey must be completed to the satisfaction of the Control Officer or additional samples may be required. A complete, signed copy of an asbestos survey report must be filed at the Washoe County District

Health Department and an "Asbestos Assessment Acknowledgment Form" obtained before any permit for demolition or renovation, as noted above, is issued.” The permit issued by the District must be provided to the government to begin work.

4. Weekly COR Construction Site Safety Inspection is to ensure the contractor is complying with safety and infectious controls.

Complete the form below for each inspection.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Work includes general construction, demolition, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, necessary for removal of existing and install of new flooring, walls, ceilings, etc.

1.3 SOLICITATION AUTHORITY

A. This is solicitation Request for Proposals (RFP) conducted under Far

Part 15 contracting by negotiation where firms are offerors and shall submit offers. References to IFBS, bids, or bidders, in technical specification sections and technical drawings are strictly coincidental and strictly for purposes of administrative convenience and efficiency.

1.4 SOLICITATION CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

Please note that RFP, and any resultant contract, Part I, Schedule, and all clauses and provisions located there, supersede and contain final authority. Those clauses and provisions that may be referenced in these technical specification sections and technical drawings are strictly coincidental and for purposes of administrative convenience and efficiency.

1.5 SOLICITATION DEFINITIONS

Throughout this RFP, and any resultant contract, the terms Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR), Contracting Officer’s Representative COR), Project Engineer (PE), Contracting Officer’s Representative COR)(RE),and

Project Manager (PM), all denote the same engineering official and may be

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used equally and interchangeably as described by the Contracting Officer

CO).

A. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from reproducible prints furnished by Issuing

Office. Such prints shall be returned to the Issuing Office immediately after printing is completed.

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Sets of drawings and specifications may be purchased by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense.

1.7 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 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 3 days notice to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative so that security arrangements can be provided for the Contractor’s 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

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event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Represe3ntative (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”.

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7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle are not authorized to park on VA property at any time.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.8 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):

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011..............National Electrical Code

241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

(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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (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. 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 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 fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair

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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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility Safety Manager.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility Safety Manager.

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. 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 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility Safety Manager. 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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

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

Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility Safety Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). Obtain permits from facility Safety Manager at least 48 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility Safety Manager.

O. 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.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241 and Sections 01

74 19 Construction Waste Management and 01 31 11 Sustainable Design

Requirement. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

R. If required, submit documentation to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space, material storage space, and dumpster space and space available for storing materials shall be limited to the interior of the construction boundary as shown on the drawings. Contractor must coordinate directly with the City of Reno regarding potential use of the adjacent streets.

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

F. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) where required by limited working space.

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

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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 five 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. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). All such actions shall be coordinated with the

Utility Company involved:

1. 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.

H. Building No. 12 will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. The following criteria must be adhered to:

1. Maintain access to the portions of Building 12 which are not a part of this project.

2. Maintain the functioning structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, IT, and life safety systems that feed the existing to remain portions of the building throughout the duration of the project.

3. Minimize disruptions to the rest of the VA Reno campus.

4. Deliver to the areas indicated, in the order and sequence as described to the COR in order to keep the remaining area of the third floor operational during construction.

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I. 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 Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR).

1. Contractor may not place/park any materials, containers, trailers, vehicles etc. outside the construction fence except for very temporary and approved purposes.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 50 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 the Safety Manager, VA Fire Alarm Technician and VA maintenance, and a representative from the City of Reno Fire

Department in attendance.

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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative (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 Contracting Officer’s

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Representative (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

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

a. The System Interruption Request must include a plan of action, detailing:

1. The specific work to be performed relative to this system interruption.

2. Detailed list of what systems will be affected, and what work will be done on those systems.

3. Description of backup plan in the event the work is delayed, including a detailed plan for maintaining facility operation during system outage.

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5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. 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 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.10 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are

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anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report 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 the 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 Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR).

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (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, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 22 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.

1.11 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

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

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR). Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the

Medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant

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polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) and Medical Center.

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

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.12 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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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

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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 the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

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

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" 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…