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Department of Veteran Affairs Renovate Building 209 at McClellan Mather, Healthcare System Project # 612-17-111

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

MATHER, HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Building 209 Renovation Design, Mather VAMC

Final Bid Specifications

VA Project #612-17-111

June 07th,2019

VA Northern California Health Care System VA Project 612-17-111 McClellan Park (Sacramento), California Renovate Bldg. 209 at McClellan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal and Acoustical Insulation 07 84 00 Firestopping

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 14 23 High Impact Resistant Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 31 13 Residential Kitchen Appliances

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 Roller Shades 12 32 16 Manufactured Plastic-Laminate-Clad Casework 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing For HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Controls for HVAC 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 52 25 Low Pressure Water Heating Boilers 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

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26 23 00 Low Voltage Switchgear 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirement for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication System 27 15 00 Communication Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (Not Used)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (Not Used)

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI000 TITLE SHEET

GI001 GENERAL NOTES

GI002 ACCESSIBILITY NOTES

GI101 CODE ANALYSIS AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI102 CODE ANALYSIS AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI103 PHASING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD103 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD104 BASEMENT DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD105 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING

PLAN

AD106 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING

PLAN

AE101 BASEMENT FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE102 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE103 SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE104 BASEMENT REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE105 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE106 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE107 BASEMENT FURNITURE AND FINISH PLAN

AE108 FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE AND FINISH PLAN

AE109 SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE AND FINISH PLAN

AE501 DETAILS

AE502 DETAILS

AE503 DETAILS

AE504 DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE & WINDOW SCHEDULE

AF601 ROOM FINISH SCHDEULE

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, SHEET INDEX AND

SCOPE OF WORK

M002 MECHANICAL LEGEND

M003 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

M100 MECHANICAL SCHEDULE

MD100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL DUCTWORK DEMOLITION

PLAN

MPD100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MH100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN

MP100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MD101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTWORK

DEMOLITION PLAN

MPD101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN

MH101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN

MP101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MD102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MPD102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN

MH102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN

MP102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MI100 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M200 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M201 MECHANICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 GENERAL NOTES, CODES AND STANDARDS

DRAWING INDEX

E-002 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND SYMBOLS

E-003 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-004 LOAD SUMMARY AND PANEL SCHEDULES

E-005 PANEL SCHEDULE

EDL-100 ELECTRICAL DEMO LIGHTING PLAN – BASEMENT

EDL-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO LIGHTING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EDL-102 ELECTRICAL DEMO LIGHTING PLAN – SECOND

FLOOR

EDP-100 ELECTRICAL DEMO POWER PLAN – BASEMENT

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EDP-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EDP-102 ELECTRICAL DEMO POWER PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

EDS-100 ELECTRICAL DEMO SIGNAL PLAN – BASEMENT

EDS-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO SIGNAL PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EDS-102 ELECTRICAL DEMO SIGNAL PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

EL-100 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – BASEMENT

EL-101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EL-102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

EP-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT

EP-101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EP-102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

ES-100 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PLAN – BASEMENT

ES-101 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

ES-102 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND AND NOTES

P-002 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PD-100 PLUMBING BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD-101 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

PD-102 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

PD-103 PLUMBING ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN

P-100 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

P-101 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR PLAN

P-102 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN

P-103 PLUMBING ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FPG001 SYMBOL LIST, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, AND

DRAWING LIST

FPD101 PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION

PLAN

FPE101 PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.16 TESTS

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

1.18 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.19 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

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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

Renovate Building 209 at McClellan, Veterans Administration Northern California

Health Care System, McClellan Park (Sacramento), California, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of KAL Architects, Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. All employees of general Contractor and Subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general Contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General Contractor or Subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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1. All employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors shall have the 10-hour

OSHA certified Construction Safety course for on-site staff and 30 additional hours for project superintendent (competent person) and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA COTR with input from the ICRA team.

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

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1. Work is phased into four phases with 4 Notices to Proceed (NTP) with a 90 day stop work at the beginning and end of each phase of the project.

2. Construction timeline is as follows:

a. Phase 1-178 calendar days from NTP

b. Phase 2-155 calendar days from NTP

c. Phase 3-155 calendar days from NTP

d. Phase 4-122 calendar days from NTP

B. ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall submit Chiller replacement plan as a separate phase submittal to COR to ensure replacement occurs in timely manner as not to disrupt operations.

C. ITEM III, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Separate from ITEM I Construction documents.

Furnish and install DX Split systems for IT server closets. Refer to Section 1.3 C –

Specifications and Drawings for Contractors.

D. ITEM IV, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: On site, construction completion time is 880 days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

These drawings and specifications will consist of those returned by prospective bidders.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from prints furnished by Issuing Office. Such prints shall be returned to the Issuing

Office immediately after printing is completed.

C. Contractor shall provide 3 separate 1.5-ton, DX, split system, cassette units to serve IT closets 020, 119 and 214 that are equivalent, or equal to, TRANE model PLA-A18EA7, with controllers MHK1 able to provide cooling for 24 continuous hours, and able to integrate into current building automation system (METASYS).

1. Provide 3 new 208/230V, 25A breakers, 3 new disconnects at units, pull new wire from unit disconnect to breakers (including conduit), provide brackets, and any other electrical services required to complete installation.

2. Provide mounting platform and/or brackets required to mount condensing units to roof, and repair any penetrations or roof damage that occurs during installation.

3. Contractor to provide and install new refrigerant lines needed from roof mounted condensing units to ceiling mounted cassette evaporators.

4. Contractor to provide any tools and labor to drill, or bore, necessary holes for electrical, refrigeration, brackets, or other required holes for complete installation. Also, to fire-proof any holes in fire, smoke, or flooring boundaries.

5. Upon completion of project, contractor will supply, and pay, third party commissioner to test system and confer with the CO for acceptance.

1.4 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.

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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.

C. Key Control:

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

Project Engineer 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.

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3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked

“Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

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

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

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

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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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

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 Project Engineer 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 Project Engineer 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 3 m (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

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01 00 00 -8 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 two-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. 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. Contractor to provide temporary heat while working on HVAC.

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

Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress at all times. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer 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. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a

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24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND

STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Engineer 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 Project Engineer.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Engineer and Facility Safety

Manager.

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Engineer. Obtain permits from facility Safety

Manager at least 72 hours in advance. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

Engineer and Facility Safety Manager.

P. 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.

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

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

CFR 1926.

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

T. Fines for violations of Fire Safety Requirements.

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1. 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.

2. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

3. Tripping, setting off, of fire alarms and /or flow switches, without proper notification is a violation fineable at the minimum of $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) per offense plus expenses.

4. Smoke detectors that were bagged, covered, or any way rendered inoperable during work shift must be made operable at the end of said work shift. This offense is fineable at the minimum of $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) per offense plus expenses.

5. Any false alarms that causes a visit by the fire department is fineable at the minimum of $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) per offense plus expenses.

6. Hot Work: The following offenses are a violation fineable at a minimum of $2,500

(Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) per offense plus expenses: a) Failure to obtain a hot work permit prior to work, b) Failure to maintain Fire Watch, as required during Hot Work, and c) Failure to remove smoke detector cover after said Hot Work is completed at the end of the work shift for the day, whichever is sooner.

7. Fines for Open Fire Doors: Fire doors at all times shall be kept closed, where required. These doors shall not be left open in any manner; they shall not be propped or tied open. Violations are fineable at no less than $2,500 (Two Thousand

Five Hundred Dollars) per violation plus expenses. These fines will be imposed due to Contractor’s fault, negligence or failure to comply with NFPA codes and VA

Policies.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on

Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The

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

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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 and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the

Project Engineer.

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 Project Engineer 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 required to remain in operation.

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

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

Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

1. The Contractor may submit an alternate phasing plan for the Contracting Officer’s

Approval.

a. Each phase is to be accepted by the contracting officer prior to executing the next phase of work.

b. The drawing have identified for each phase. The work outside the occupied areas to occur in phase I, for example roof area.

c. VA may direct the Contractor to construct in a different sequence based on the

VA Medical Center’s operations.

H. Building No. 209 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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 Project Engineer.

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

Project Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical

Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification

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

11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Project Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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

Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Project 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.

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

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N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor and Project Engineer.

5. Shall list abatement plan for lead and asbestos per respective reports.

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 Project Engineer, 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 Project Engineer 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, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 -16 doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 Project Engineer.

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

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

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and

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01 00 00 -17 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 Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government

Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 .............. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 .............. Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 .............. Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 .............. PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 .............. Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

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

Packaging

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

49 CFR 173 .............. Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

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49 CFR 173 .............. Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and

Preparation

TSCA ........................ Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation

(such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting

Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in

General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit

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01 00 00 -19 and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected Subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch, and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Project Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Project Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

(walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

Project Engineer's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Project

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Project Engineer.

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

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the Project Engineer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

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1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

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

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

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

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

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and…