36C26119R0024-007.pdf

VA San Francisco Healthcare System 01-06-17 Design for Renovation of Patient Bathroom Project No. 662-15-002

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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 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

NONE

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

NONE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

NONE

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

NONE

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 01-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

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09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-15 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NONE

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NONE

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

NONE

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results For Fire Suppression 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 05-15 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

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 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NONE

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

NONE

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

NONE

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

NONE

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION ............................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 construction security requiremenets

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

B. Construction and Demolition Debris Management

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 As-Built Drawings

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

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1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES/

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 Parking

1.31 I.D. Badges

1.32 RADIOLOGY and bio safety

1.33 construction schedule

1.34 Daily Logs

1.35 TB Testing Requirements

1.36 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center as required by specifications.

Scope of Work:

This project includes two (2) locations in Building 200 and one (1) location in Building 203. Locations include the ground floor restrooms in

Building 200 and 203 and First floor restroom in Building 200. Work to include but not limited to:

Demolition of framed walls including tile floors and walls as required;

all plumbing and electrical fixtures/devices; removal of mechanical ductwork back to connection point as required; partition removal as required; and protection of adjacent rooms and/or spaces from the project construction. Included in demolition scope is removal to asbestos containing material form location noted.

New work includes: new doors and frames; tile at wall and bases, terrazzo

Tiles all floors; gypsum board finishes on walls ceilings; toilet partitions; plumbing fixtures and all associated accessories and rough-ins as required; electrical power modifications as required; lighting replacement throughout the restroom; baby changing stations; drinking fountains; tie-ins to adjacent hallway acoustical tile, hard-lid ceiling, mechanical ducts and electrical power as required; standard restroom sigma;

painting within this project and incorporate per ADA code requirements adequate ADA stalls.

Contractor to comply and meet the code requirements as well as the VA design standards, including but not limited to the following: National

Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association Life Safety

(NFPA) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International

Building Code (IBC), Occupational; Safety and Health Administration

Standards (OSHA) etc.

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Product information shall be submitted, in accordance with specification section 01 33 23.

Building 200 - Includes Phase 1 and Phase 2

This project is to construct and renovate approximately 1500 SF in

Building 200 ground and first floor levels. This will need to be conducted in two phases to allow less disruption for our patient and staff in our medical facility. Phase 1 renovation work to be fully completed, and receive an Occupancy Beneficial document prior to starting on Phase 2 renovation construction work. The period of Performance for this portion of bid is 284 calendar days from NTP of this phase.

CLIN 0001-Phase 1: Existing first floor restrooms and part of the existing elevator lobby area to be converted to a newly renovated restroom facility, designated for individual men and women facility. The scope will include providing all installation and demolition. The contractor shall follow the contract document drawings and specifications.

CLIN 0002-Phase 2: Existing ground floor restrooms and part of the existing elevator lobby area to be converted to a newly renovated restroom facility, designated for individual men and women facility. The scope will include providing all installation and demolition. The contractor shall follow the contract document drawings and specifications.

CLIN 0003 - Phase 3 (Building 203)

This project is to construct and renovate approximately 750 SF on ground floor level of Building 203. The period of Performance for this portion of bid is 130 calendar days from NTP of this phase. The scope will include providing all installation and demolition. The contractor shall follow the contract document drawings and specifications.

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Bid, durations and phases:

B. Offices of Aetypic, Inc. and Guttmann & Blaevoet, 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.

C. Visits to the site by bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Contracting Officer for the project.

D. The duration of this project, refer to bid, durations and phase chart..

E. The contractor will dispose of all equipment components demolished or replaced as part of this project.

F. The contractor will be obligated to re-route all conduit and feeds as necessary to complete the installation as shown on drawings and diagrams. All utility outages shall occur at night or during the weekend that cost to be include in bid. This task to be coordinated and accepted by the COR.

G. Any deliveries and extremely noisy task to be coordinated with the COR.

This may need to occur during the weekends and/or after 5:00pm, should be included in cost.

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H. Construction documents drawings are included and are considered part of the scope requirements.

I. This project shall take no longer than what’s shown for the calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to complete.

J. The Contractor shall coordinate phases of the project with the designated VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure that normal operations and patient care will not be interrupted. To achieve this goal, the contractor must schedule their work accordingly and coordinate closely with the COR to minimize down time to VA’s operation.

K. Contractor shall perform all field investigation required to adequately identify all existing site conditions, which also including existing utility: med gas, mechanical system, plumbing system, electrical system, existing panel location and load status, to provide the VA a complete project.

L. The Contractor shall provide specialty services, and supervision to complete all work per drawings, specifications, and any supplemental details included.

M. The contractor hours of work for construction activities are from 7:30am until 5:00pm unless. Contractor shall request that to the COR, if they’re needing to work outside their normal hours shown above.

N. The contractor shall provide a 3rd party testing and licensed engineers to observe and perform tests to certify the work is complaint with the requirements. The 3rd party lab will provide a final report with all tests performed during the process along with contractor process plan and a certified letter stating the work occurred within the specification and reference the testing performed to indicate those results.

O. Visits to the site by Bidders: Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer. 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.

P. Architect-Engineers: Offices of Aetypic, Inc. and Guttmann & Blaevoet, as Architect-Engineers, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be

01 00 00 -5 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.

Q. Testing: Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the

Contractor shall notify the COTR 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 COTR Engineer. (Laboratory Tests are covered under

Minor projects design but not for NRM)

R. Badging: All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA’s security program and obtain a VA ID badge from VA police. See paragraph 1.35 below for ID badge process. Along with ID

Badges all workers must be able to speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued.

Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only.

Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COTR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request.

S. OSHA Certification: Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a 30 Hours OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29

CFR 1926.20(b) (2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

T. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction

Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. In addition to the 10-hours OSHA training, VA will provide site specific training as determined by VA Competent Person with input from the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment team. Coordination of this required training will be accomplished through the COTR or Project

Engineer. This briefing shall include information on the construction

01 00 00 -6 limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. All contractors, subcontractors, and vendors must receive this training in order to work at our facility. Failure to receive this training may cause debarment of contractor’s staff until such training is accomplished.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work: List of trainings Biosafety, Radiation and Animal

Holding

U. Pre-Construction handout Dated August 2012:

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

V. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The scope will include providing all installation and demolition per the contract document drawings as well as specifications.

BASE BID – 1: Construct and renovate four existing restrooms located on the ground floor and two existing restrooms located on the first floor in Building

200. This construction renovation work to be performed in two phases to allow less disruption. Phase 1 renovation work to be fully completed, and receive an

Occupancy Beneficial document prior to starting on Phase 2 renovation work

BASE BID + BID – 2:

BID – 2: Construct and renovate two existing restrooms located on the ground floor in Building 203. This construction will be performed concurrently with phase 1 scope of work occurring in Building 200.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

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

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C. Contract Specification:

Section 01 00 00 General Requirements

Section 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data Samples

Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

Section 01 42 19 Reference Standards

Section 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

Section 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

Section 07 84 00 Firestopping

Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

Section 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware

Section 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

Section 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

Section 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

Section 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

Section 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

Section 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceiling

Section 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile

Section 09 91 00 Painting

Section 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

Section 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

Section 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath and Laundry Accessories

Section 21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

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Section 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

Section 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire Suppression System

Section 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

Section 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

Section 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

Section 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing System

Section 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

Section 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

Section 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

Section 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

Section 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC

Section 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

Section 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

Section 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical System

Section 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical System

Section 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

Section 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

Section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

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1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 14 days’ notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

5. Contractor shall adhere to all security standards regarding VA data.

The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation

Package is not required.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site if needed after construction hours.

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

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

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall hold 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.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

4. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 5 days before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies only. This should be stated on the progress schedule.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2016 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2015 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and

Other Hot Work

70-2017 National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

01 00 00 -12 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. Distance Requirements: Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of

25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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

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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

COTR.

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

COTR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

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

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 6 to 8 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR

Engineer.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety through COTR at least 4 working days in advance.

Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

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

R. Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241.

Remove from buildings daily.

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

T. Fire Safety Training: See Construction Safety Handbook

U. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied

VA unless approved by COTR. If approved, use and installations shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time, will

VA approve temporary power connection from a critical electrical circuit.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COTR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary Buildings: Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COTR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The contractor should not assume that temporary buildings will be approved by the COTR due to paucity of space at the San Francisco VA Medical

Center. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

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

D. Material Storage: Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the

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

E. Daily Construction Routine: Workmen are subject to rules of Medical

Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. Unoccupied Buildings: N/A

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COTR Engineer.

K. Contractor Occupied Building: N/A

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COTR.

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 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

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

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

COTR, in writing, 25 Calendar Days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

5. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. Construction Area: To minimize interference of construction 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. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COTR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

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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.

O. CONTRACT WORK HOURS and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

1. Standard daily contract work hours at the San Francisco VA Medical

Center (SFVAMC) are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time

(PST), Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays.

The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard. Notice shall include a detailed description of the type of work to be performed and its location. These

“non-standard” hours are referred to as “WHEN Hours” (Weekend-Holiday-

Evening-Night). The notice requesting work during WHEN hours shall be submitted not less than fourteen 21 Calendar days prior to each period of work scheduled at times other than normal duty hours to include

Federal holidays. Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM EST. Therefore, approval is subject to the availability of the project manager/COTR, the type of work to be performed, the specific hours requested, and the anticipated noise level that will be generated by contractor activity. Under no circumstance will the contractor proceed without express written approval of the

Contracting Officer. When weekend work is approved by the COTR, work shall be limited to 8 am to 5 pm construction period weekends, any time out side of that window will be considered evening or night work and will require its own approval.

2. Work Phasing/Scheduling: Contractor shall work closely with the

COTR in developing a work schedule for contract performance.

Simultaneous or transitional work on/between multiple facilities may be required. Advance coordination by the contractor is critical and required.

3. The work to be performed on this project will include occupied areas; however arrangements may be made so that the particular area may be blocked off during performance of work if feasible. The contractor shall notify the COTR of intent to start work in any specific assigned area. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience.

4. The contractor is required to have a minimum of crews for work covered by this contract, and provide additional crew(s) as the work

01 00 00 -19 justifies. Each crew shall be capable of operating simultaneously and independently of the other crew(s).

5. The following is a list of Federal Holidays observed by all Federal

Installations:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr, 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day, November 11

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Also included is any date specifically declared by the President of the United States of

America as a National Holiday.

6. No deliveries of construction equipment, materials, HVAC equipment, dumpsters (or pick up of dumpsters), cranes, concrete trucks, etc. before 7:30 am on the weekdays (or occur during the weekend notify the COR prior) and 8 am on the weekends. Exception will be for oversize loads that require delivery before a certain time due to permitting conditions, and shall require a minimum of 21 days’ notice to the COTR prior to arrival at SF VAMC. No contractor vehicles, delivery vehicle, cranes, concrete trucks, hauling trucks, etc. will be staged within 500 yards of the SF VAMC prior to driving onto SF VAMC grounds.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

B. Existing Furnishing and Equipment: Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COTR and/or Supply Representative 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.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and 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

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 in clemency

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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.

E. Construction Barriers:

1. Barrier must be erected as a complete continuous system. The system is to extend from the floor to above the ceiling to complete an actual airless barrier.

F. Final Cleanup:

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

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items which 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 COTR.

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor

01 00 00 -22 dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Dust Controls Program: Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group.

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

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

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

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

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COTR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COTR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the

Contractor shall:

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a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust.

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COTR and Medical Center.

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

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COTR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All

01 00 00 -24 equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 6 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 24 hours.

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.