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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

General Intention:

A. The general intent for this project is to upgrade medical air, medical vacuum and oxygen supply, and replace the Patient Bed Service Wall within the Medical/Oncology/Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center Building 203 Floor 1A.

B. Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials needed to perform all demolition, renovation, replacement, installation, finishes and commissioning required by this scope located at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center as required by specifications.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate all phases of the project with the designated VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure that normal operations and patient care of the building will not be interrupted. To achieve this goal, the contractor must plan and execute all construction work with minimal down time to building.

D. Visits to the site by bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA COR. The contractor shall perform all field investigation required to adequately identify all site conditions including the existing piping system and electrical power required to complete the project be included in the bid (or cost proposal).

E. This project is to take no longer than 360 calendar days from notice to proceed. This project will be phased using temporary medical gas tanks if necessary (Not provided by the contractor).

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

G. Contractor shall conduct phase material testing activities to recertify the systems and a report from a 3rd party certified inspector shall be submitted before moving to next phase as required by NFPA 99c.

H. All work related to the furnishing, installation and connection of the Patient Bed Service Wall will be conducted in accordance with section 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls.

I. Contractor shall adhere to the detailed phasing plan developed by the COR and the Medical/Oncology/Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit staff and approved by the VA to minimize disruption to this hospital area

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

C. ArchitectEngineers: N/A

D. 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)

E. 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.

F. 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.

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 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 H. Pre-Construction handout Dated August 2012:

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I: See General Intention and Scope of Work:

Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwalls within 1A Patient Wing in Bldg. 203 General Intention:

A. The general intent for this project is to upgrade medical air, medical vacuum and oxygen supply, and replace the Patient Bed Service Wall within the Medical/Oncology/Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center Building 203 Floor 1A.

B. Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials needed to perform all demolition, renovation, replacement, installation, finishes and commissioning required by this scope located at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center as required by specifications.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate all phases of the project with the designated VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure that normal operations and patient care of the building will not be interrupted. To achieve this goal, the contractor must plan and execute all construction work with minimal down time to building.

D. Visits to the site by bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA COR. The contractor shall perform all field investigation required to adequately identify all site conditions including the existing piping system and electrical power required to complete the project be included in the bid (or cost proposal).

E. This project is to take no longer than 360 calendar days from notice to proceed. This project will be phased using temporary medical gas tanks if necessary (Not provided by the contractor).

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

G. Contractor shall conduct phase material testing activities to recertify the systems and a report from a 3rd party certified inspector shall be submitted before moving to next phase as required by NFPA 99c.

H. All work related to the furnishing, installation and connection of the Patient Bed Service Wall will be conducted in accordance with section 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls.

I. Contractor shall adhere to the detailed phasing plan developed by the COR and the Medical/Oncology/Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit staff and approved by the VA to minimize disruption to this hospital area.

Statement of Work:

The project will be divided in 2 main phases. The first phase will consist of installing shut-off valves (S.O.V) and maintenance valves for medical air, oxygen and vacuum. This phase of the project shall be conducted in 13 sequences. The second part of the project will consist of installing patient headwalls in designated rooms and install an area alarm system. This part of the project shall be completed in 11 phases.

Phase I: Isolation/Maintenance Valves Installation

During this phase the contractor shall install isolation and maintenance valves to avoid discontinuation of service during maintenance. Medical gas pipe connecting to headwalls in the room shall have maintenance valves for medical air, vacuum and oxygen. The installation of isolation/ maintenance valves does not required replacement of existing pipes unless necessary. The valves shall isolate individual room and/or multiple rooms as specified in the plans.

This phase of the project will consist of installing 12 medical air, 12 oxygen and 12 vacuum maintenance valves and 1 medical air, 1 oxygen, and 1 vacuum isolation valves in accordance to the layout plan. The valves shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 99 Standard Section 5.1.4.

This phase of the project shall be completed in 13 sequences lasting approximately 4-8 weeks. At the end of each sequence, materials testing activities and inspection services shall be conducted to recertify the systems and a report from a 3rd party certified inspector shall be submitted as required by NFPA 99c.

- Sequence 1: The contractor shall install 1 main oxygen isolation valve, 1 main medical air isolation valve and 1 main vacuum isolation valve on the gas pipes serving the entire ward. The main isolation valves shall control medical gas throughout 1A-203 ward. The main isolation valves shall be located on the corridor wall near Room 1A-33. The valves shall be easily accessible.

- Sequence 2: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-24 and Room 1A-25.

- Sequence 3: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-39 and Room 1A-40.

- Sequence 4: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-42.

- Sequence 5: The contractor shall 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-44.

- Sequence 6: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-46 and Room 1A-48.

- Sequence 7: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-50.

- Sequence 8: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving the 2 headwalls in Room 1A-51.

- Sequence 9: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-52.

- Sequence 10: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-54.

- Sequence 11: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-56.

- Sequence 12: The contractor shall 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving the 2 headwalls in Room 1A-59.

- Sequence 13: The contractor shall install 1oxygen maintenance valve, 1 medical air maintenance valve and 1 vacuum maintenance valve after the T connecting pipes serving Room 1A-60 and Room 1A-61.

Phase II: Replace Bed Service Headwalls and install an Area Alarm

A. Demolition and abatement:

Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items shown to be relocated by the Contractor and create required space for headwalls, equipment rail, and service chase. Contractor shall perform relocation of such equipment as directed by the COR. The Contractor is responsible for all asbestos abatement work necessary for installation of the new headwalls.

B. Headwalls

All work related to the furnishing, installation and connection of the Patient Bed Service Wall will be conducted in accordance with Section 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls.

During this phase the contractor shall install headwalls, equipment rails, bed bumper/locators and Service chases in Rooms 1A-24 (D), 1A-25(D), 1A-39 (D), 1A-40(S), 1A-42 (S), 1A-44 (S), 1A-46 (S), 1A-48(S), 1A-50 (S), 1A-51 (D), 1A-52 (S), 1A-54 (D), 1A-56 (D), 1A-59 (D), 1A-60 (S), 1A-61 (S) D*: Double Bed S*: Single bed

Contractor shall install 1 new surface-mounted horizontal headwall for each patient bed. Unit shall be factory assembled to include mechanical and electrical components as shown on the plans and specifications, and wired in accordance with shop drawings. Drawings shall clearly indicate the area of Medical Gas termination, and electrical connection points inside or outside of the headwall. Headwalls shall accommodate lighting, electrical receptacles, medical gas outlets, nurse call, code blue, data and telephone outlets.

Headwall enclosure shall be constructed of extruded, heat-treated, anodized aluminum alloy sections to provide a surface-mounted unit. Unit shall be factory assembled to include mechanical and electrical components as shown on the plans and specifications, and wired in accordance with shop drawings. Headwalls shall have provision for a Nurse Call system and Code blue. A labeled pull-cord shall be provided by the manufacturer for use by the nurse call installer. Headwalls shall house 2 movable oxygen outlets and 1 movable air outlets. Oxygen and Medical Air outlets shall be installed in accordance with Section 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities. Each Headwall shall house 2 movable vacuum outlets. Vacuum outlets to be installed IAW Section 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities. Each headwall shall include hospital grade electrical receptacle duplex emergency Red outlets (4), hospital grade electrical receptacle duplex normal Ivory (2). Each headwall shall include a switch for ambient light and a switch Exam light.

C. Medical gas outlets Oxygen, vacuum, medical air outlets shall be as indicated in plans and specifications. All outlets will be installed; Mani folded and tested in accordance with NFPA 99c. All Medical Gas piping shall be Type L copper pipe. The mechanical contractor will bring the primary supply lines of the medical gases to the singular terminal connections at locations shown on the drawings.

D. Nurse call and Code Blue equipment

All nurse call and code blue equipment shall be T GE Ascom Telligence C600 Smart Patient Station Nurse Call System and Code Blue. The government shall provide 18 GE Ascom Telligence C600 Smart Patient Station Nurse Call Systems and Code Blue. The remaining 5 Nurse Call System and Code Blue systems shall be purchased by the contractor. The Nurse Call System and Code Blue systems must match the existing system. The system shall be installed by the contractor as indicated in the plans and specifications. Nurse call system and code blue to be installed IAW Section 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

E. Electrical wiring and receptacles The Contractor shall add 18 dedicated circuits from the electrical closets 1EL-28SF and 1 EL- 152SF located within 1A wing Electrical wires for standard and critical branch power circuits shall be #12 Type THHN stranded copper wire, 600 volt, with heat resistant thermo-plastic insulation for hot (black) and neutral (white). Grounds shall be Type THHN stranded copper wire (green). All ground conductors shall be installed in conduit. A ground bus shall be included.

Receptacles shall be the type and quantity as shown on the drawings and specifications. Unless otherwise noted 2 poles, 3 wires, rated at 20 amps, 120 Volt, Hospital Grade shall be provided. Duplex receptacles shall be NEMA style 5-15R or 5-20R, color Ivory for use on normal power circuits, and color Red for use on critical branch power circuits.

Receptacles shall be hospital grade NEMA style 5-15R or 5-20R, color Ivory for use on normal power circuits, and color Red for use on critical branch power circuits.

Safety receptacles (if required) shall be duplex type, be NEMA style 5-15R or 5-20R, color Ivory for use on normal power circuits, and color Red for use on critical branch power circuits. Receptacles shall limit access to energized contacts. All electrical outlets shall be installed in accordance with Section 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations.

F. Bed Locators/ Docking Stations Bed Locators shall provide to proper position to the patient bed as well as protect the room walls. The bed locator shall have space for four electrical devices on each side. To safeguard these devices from damage, they are angled away from the bed, a low voltage lighting controller can be provided within the Bed Locator. The exposed portion of the Bed Locator shall be manufactured from single seamless, high impact plastic to make it strong and easy to clean. Color must be neutral to match headwalls. The docking station shall be located below the equipment rail. Each docking station shall include an electrical outlet dedicated for bed control, an electrical outlet for the monitoring system, a telephone outlet, a data outlet and a night light.

G. Equipment Rails & Mounting brackets:

Contractor shall install a horizontal equipment rail for each patient bed. The equipment rail shall be located below the headwall. The contractor shall install 4 movable mounting brackets per equipment rail as per the drawings. Contractor shall attach a Utility Basket on each equipment rail using a fixed mounting bracket. Horizontal rail shall be provided in the quantities and types as shown in the submittal.

Equipment rail shall be installed in the locations as determined by the end user.

H. Service Chases Contractor shall install a vertical Service Chase in each room. The Service Chase shall house medical gas pipping, electrical and data wires.

Phase of Headwalls installation

The Patient Bed Service Walls will be conducted in accordance with section 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls. The installation of the Patient Headwalls shall be completed in 10 sequences. (See Headwalls Layout Plan). The Phasing is at the discretion of the COR.

- Phase I: Replace Headwalls in Room 1A-24 (D) and 1A-25(D)

- Phase II: Replace Headwalls in Room 1A-39 (D) and 1A-40(S)

- Phase III: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwall in Room 1A-42 (S)

- Phase IV: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwall in Room 1A-44 (S)

- Phase V: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwalls in Room 1A-46 (S) and 1A-48(S)

- Phase VI: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwall in Room 1A-50 (S)

- Phase VII: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwalls in Room 1A-51 (D) and Room 1A-52 (D)

- Phase VIII: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwall in Room 1A-54 (D)

- Phase IX: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwalls in Room 1A-56 (D) and 1A-59 (D)

- Phase X: Replace/Upgrade Med Gas and Headwalls in Room 1A-60 (S) and 1A-61 (S)

Phase XI: During this phase the Contractor shall install an area Alarm for Medical gas and Vacuum. The Alarm will be connected to the Nurse Station located at the South-west of the ward in Room 1A-58.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

C. Contract Specifications:

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 35 26 SAFTEY REQUIREMENTS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 82 11 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABETEMENT

07 84 00 FIRE STOPPING

07 92 00 JOINTS SEALANTS

09 91 00 PAINTING

10 25 13 PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS

22 05 11 COMMOM WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 62 00 VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTH

22 63 00 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTH CARE

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

27 31 00 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND ROUTING

27 52 23 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

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.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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 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).

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 3 working days in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

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.

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: Building 203 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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

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.

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 7:00 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 14 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 6 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 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 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 14 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.

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.

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:

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