36C26118R0050-002.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Reno, Nevada

Relocate Boiler Plant Electrical Room

Project 654-16-632

BID DOCUMENTS (FINAL)

September 14, 2017

Project 654-16-632 8-8-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 36 00 Composite Metal Deck 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 02-15 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 05-16 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

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26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 08-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

Project 654-16-632 09-14-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI002 PROJECT INFORMATION

AS001 SITE PLANS

AD100 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 MEZZANINE FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AE102 GROUND FLOOR ALTERATION PLAN

AE103 MEZZANINE FLOOR ALTERATION PLAN

S001 STRUCTURAL COVER SHEET GENERAL NOTES

S101 GROUND LEVEL PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN

S102 PARTIAL MEZZANINE FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S103 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S201 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S202 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

MH001 MECHANICAL LEGENDS, SCHEDULES AND NOTES

MD101 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 MECHANICAL MEZZANINE DEMOLITION PLAN

MH201 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN

MH202 MECHANICAL MEZZANINE PLAN

E001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND & DRAWING SCHEDULE

E002 ONELINE DIAGRAM – DEMOLITION

E003 ONELINE DIAGRAM – NEW WORK

E004 PANEL AND MCC SCHEDULES

E005 LOAD CALCULATIONS & DETAILS

E101 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

E102 MEZZANINE FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

E201 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

E202 MEZZANINE FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM

1.3 SOLICITATION AUTHORITY

1.4 SOLICITATION CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

1.5 SOLICIATION 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 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 NOT USED

1.19 RESERVED

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1.21 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.22 NOT USED

1.22 RESERVED

1.24 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.25 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.26 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.27 TESTS

1.28 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING MANUALS & INSTRUCTIONS

1.29 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.30 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS

1.31 RESERVED

1.32 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.33 SAFETY SIGN

1.34 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.35 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.36 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.37 WORK DAYS AND HOURS AT PROJECT LOCATION

1.38 SECURITY OF DOCUMENTS

1.39 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

1.40 SMOKE AND CARBON DIOXIDE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

1.41 ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1.42 ACCESS TO VA INFORMAITON AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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SIERRA NEVADA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM LOCAL REQUIREMENT ATTACHMENTS

A RULES OF THE FACILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

“Rules of the Facility for Construction Contractors", Attachment A, is to be read and signed by every contractor employee at the specific time they apply for a badge.”

B SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL HANDBOOK FOR CONTRACTORS

"Safety and Infection Control Handbook for Contractors”, Attachment B, is to be presented by the prime contractor to both prime and sub employees during various safety sessions.

C EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FORM

Contractor shall complete the “Equipment Maintenance Form”, Attachment

C, as detailed on the form itself.

INFECTION CONTROL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

CRANE LIFT PERMIT

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SECTION 01 00 00

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for RELOCATE BOILER PLANT ELECTRICAL ROOM, Project 654-16-632, as required by drawings and specifications. Contractor shall comply with the requirements noted in Subparagraph I “Facility Specific Requirements”.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer and/or Contracting Officer.

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) 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 COTR.

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

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

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

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.

G. Training:

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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 OSHA certified Construction

Safety course.

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

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

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

I. Facility Specific Requirements:

1. Confined Space Permit:

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

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

b. Permit-required confined spaces are as follows:

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

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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

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.

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

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a) 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.

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

3. Safety is a top priority for the facility.

a) 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.

b) 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.

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

a) 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 the primary COTR who validates

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b) 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The contractor is to schedule all work activities as necessary to minimize the impact of the construction activities on the

01 00 00 -6 day-to-day operations of the facility. Unless otherwise arranged, contractor work hours are limited to 7:30 a.m. to

4:00 p.m.

10.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 Seven (7) days in advance of the planned shutdown. Major utility shutdowns

(those which do impact patient care activities or must occur after hours) are to be formally requested no less than 21 days in advance of the requested shutdown.

11.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.

12.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. All crane operations require submission of a crane lift permit utilizing the template provided by the VA and attached to this specification. Areas of more impact will require greater advanced scheduling. The crane lift permit is an Attachment at the end of this Section.

13.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

01 00 00 -7 department response when said the response is due to negligence by the contractor.

14.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 COTR.

15.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.

16.Alcohol. This facility is located on federal property.

Therefore the possession, sale of or use of alcohol on the grounds is strictly prohibited.

17.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.

18.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.

19.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.

20.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.

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21.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 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.

22.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.

23.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

COTR.

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

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

Complete the form below for each inspection.

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WEEKLY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FOR CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION SITES

Project: ______________________ Location:

Date: ________________________ COTR/Inspector:

Hazard

Exists

Comments Yes No

1. Have the construction workers been informed and trained regarding facility ID badges and smoking?

2. Is appropriate signage installed and followed?

3. Are hazardous materials properly identified and Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) accessible?

4. Is material storage satisfactory?

5. Is means of egress clear in construction area?

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6. Is the integrity of the fire detection/sprinkler system being maintained?

7. Are flammables stored in approved containers and properly secured?

8. Is hot work authorization permit on site?

9. Is there a fire watch during hot work?

10. Are the construction workers wearing adequate personal protective equipment?

11. Is proper ventilation installed

(negative pressure)?

12. Is construction site closed to public thoroughfare?

13. Are construction partitions and fire/smoke barrier penetrations being maintained?

14. Are good housekeeping practices being used in construction area and flammable/ combustible loads being kept at a minimum?

15. Are scaffold handrails installed?

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16. Are all points of operation machinery guarded and utilized properly?

17. Are fire extinguishers available and checked?

18. Is electrical ground on equipment intact?

19. Is there evidence of smoking or eating on site?

20. Do the construction workers know the location of medical services, emergency room (ER)?

21. Is the lockout/tag out program in place?

ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM INSPECTION

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Relocate Boiler Plant Electrical Room:

Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing construction and certain other items.

B. ITEM II, BID ALTERNATES: NONE.

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

A. 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

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

Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), 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 used equally and interchangeably as described by the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. After award of contract, Owner will provide a Compact Disk with the

Contract Documents.

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B. Sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from the given files.

C. Contract drawings and specifications are available on a website at

FBO.gov. Contractor can obtain as many sets as needed by logging onto the referenced web site and downloading the specifications and drawings.

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 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. Authority for visits to project location:

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Visits to the project site by Offerors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and other interested parties may be made only by appointment with the

Contracting Officer or his dully authorized Project Manager /COTR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COTR 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.

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

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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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. At no time are vehicles to be left unattended near the building and are not to be left idling.

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):

E84-2008.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

30-2007..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

Other Hot Work

70-2007..............National Electrical Code

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

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR and facility Safety Manager 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 COTR 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. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COTR and facility Safety Manager. Contractor’s workers must be informed of the egress routes and must complete quarterly fire drills if the Contractor is on-site for a period over 90 days.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

H. 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 COTR and facility Safety Manager Officer. 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 COTR.

I. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR and facility

Safety Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. 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.

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

L. 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.

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

74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Remove from buildings daily.

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

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

P. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between the areas under construction 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 enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Install smoke sealed 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.

4. 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.

Q. Temporary Enclosure: Erect a protective, covered enclosure for passage of individuals as indicated on Drawings. Coordinate with doors, other facilities, and obstructions. Comply with regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and requirements indicated on Drawings.

1. Provide overhead decking, protective enclosure walls, lights, safe and well-drained walkways, and similar provisions for protection and safe passage.

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2. Provide protection from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Enclosure is to be watertight.

3. Insulate temporary enclosure.

4. Construct with gypsum wallboard with joints taped on occupied side.

5. Provide temporary heating and cooling.

6. Provide watertight connection to existing building. Repair any damage to existing building upon removal of temporary enclosure.

7. Temporary enclosure is to be noncombustible according to ASTM E 136.

Comply with NFPA 241.

8. Restore existing building to original condition after removal of temporary enclosure. Patch, repair and paint any damaged surfaces to match adjacent construction.

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 the

COTR, Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

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

M. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Working space, 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.

1. Contractor shall install temporary site enclosure fencing around all construction sites prior to commencing any work. Furnish and install site enclosure fence in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering construction site except by entrance gates.

a) Extent of Fence: As required to enclose entire Project Site or portion determined to accommodate construction operations.

Limiting factors for location of fencing are described on drawings.

b) Maintain security by limiting number of keys and distribution to authorized personnel.

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E. Permit to Operate: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to complete the “Application for a Fuel Burning Equipment Air Quality

Stationary Source Permit to Operate” from the Washoe County Health

District, Air Quality Management Division (PO Box 11130, Reno NV 89520)

(775) 784-7200 prior to commencement of construction activities. The Air

Quality Management Division allows an inspection during and after construction. The permit issued by the District must be provided to the government at the completion of construction.

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the 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 the COTR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

H. 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 COTR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

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

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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.

J. 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 Contractor and not the

Government.

K. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COTR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COTR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

L. 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 COTR.

M. 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 the COTR.

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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 the COTR.COTR. 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

COTR, in writing, 72 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 COTR.

5. The Contractor may not proceed with major system interruptions without written approval the COTR.

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

7. 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.

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

N. 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.

1. 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, at natural points of connection (junction boxes, valves, tees, splits of main lines, etc.) within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. 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.

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

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COTR. 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 COTR and a representative of VA Purchasing Office, of areas of all buildings and areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 the COTR.

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 the COTR and the VA Purchasing Office and COTR, 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).

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

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

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