Exhibit2_640-23-104_B520_PSU_SPECS.pdf

Construction Documents – 100% Submittal: Project Specifications January 11th, 2025

Department of Veterans Health Administration

Correct Building 520 Mental Health Deficiencies

Palo Alto Project No. 640-23-104

Contract No. 36C26123D0039

Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

US Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System

711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200

Honolulu HI 96813

2600 American Road SE, suite 100 Rio Rancho, NM 87124

VA Project No. 640-23-104

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Correct Building 520 Mental Health Deficiencies 100% Construction Documents Palo Alto, CA 01-11-2025

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Flush Wood Veneer Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 65 13 Resilient Base 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 36 00 Countertops

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications

Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 13 13.13 Communication Copper Cable Splicing and Terminations 27 15 13 Communication Copper Horizontal Cabling 27 16 19 Communication Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross

Connect Wire 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 27 78 00 Close out submittal

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 28 23 00 Video Surveillance

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and/or components, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Project 640-23-104 Design to Correct Building 520 Mental Health Deficiencies as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR and in accordance with the information provided in solicitation.

C. Offices of GDM of Oregon, of Vancouver, Washington, 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 COR or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by commissioning authority retained by Department of Veterans Affairs or the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable commissioning authority 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 3 working days unless otherwise designated by the

COR.

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 qualified "competent person" (CP) per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. 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

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

H. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge.

Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the COR or Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented in a request to receive key personnel replacement within 3 business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Flooring Replacement: A-111 OFFICE, A-115 CONFERENCE ROOM, A-117

ENCLOSED DAYROOM, A-120 OFFICE, A-121 BEDROOM, A-122 BEDROOM, A-

123 BEDROOM, A-125 BEDROOM, A-127 BEDROOM, A-132 BEDROOM, A-133

BEDROOM, A-134 BEDROOM, A-135 BEDROOM, A-136 BEDROOM, A137

BEDROOM, A143 BEDROOM, A145 OBSERVATION, A-150 NURSES STATION, A-

152 CONFERENCE, A-181 OFFICE, A-182 OFFICE, A-183 OFFICE, A-184

OFFICE, A-185 OFFICE, A-186 OFFICE, A-187 OFFICE, A-189 OFFICE.

1. Remove the existing carpet and replace it with Sheet Vinyl

Flooring. (approx. 5390 sf) Included rooms:

B. Shower Repair: BATHROOM A-143A, BATHROOM A-132A.

1. Remove floor tiles, concrete Slab, and shower drain. cast new concrete slab with proper slope to drain, reinstall shower drain at proper elevation and re-tile floor to match existing.

C. Sally Ports: B-C01, C-C01, D-C01 Replace existing Hollow Metal door to ward with new 4’-0” hollow metal door with 4” x 25” laminated glass door lite, Provide concealed closer, continuous hinges and ligature resistant lever. (90 min rated)

1. Replace existing Wood door to Lobby with new 4’-0” hollow metal door with 4” x 25” laminated glass door lite, Provide concealed closer, continuous hinges and ligature resistant lever. (not rated)

2. Provide an Airphone intercom in lobby outside of each wards Sally port. This device will ring the ward nursing station at

Page - 3 of 31 the existing Airphone control panel and provide an intercom and camera for the nursing station staff.

D. Patient Bedrooms: B-121, B-122, B-123, B-125, B-126, B-127, B- 132, B-133, B-134, B-135, B-136, B-137, B-145, C-121, C-122, C- 123, C-125, C-126, C-127, C-132, C-133, C-134, C-135, C-136, C- 137, C-145, D-121, D-122, D-123, D-125, D-126, D-127, D-132, D- 133, D-134, D-135, D-136, D-137, D-145.

1. Replace existing single pull cord Nurse-call stations with dual cordless push button plates secured with security screws one floor height and one wall height.

2. Wall mounted light fixtures to be removed, wall patched and painted to match adjacent.

E. Ensuite Bathrooms: B-121A, B-122A, B-123A, B-125A, B-126A, B- 127A, B-132A, B-133A, B-134A, B-135A, B-136A, B-137A, B-145A, C- 121A, C-122A, C-123A, C-125A, C-126A, C-127A, C-132A, C-133A, C- 134A, C-135A, C-136A, C-137A, C-145A, D-121A, D-122A, D-123A, D- 125A, D-126A, D-127A, D-132A, D-133A, D-134A, D-135A, D-136A, D- 137A, D-145A.

1. Replace existing single pull cord call stations with dual cordless push button plates secured with security screws, one floor height and one wall height.

2. Replace existing Patient sinks with shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel fixtures seamlessly mounted to the wall. One room per wing will receive a floor/wall mounted Bariatric rated sink.

3. Replace existing Patient toilets with anti-flood, shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel toilets. One room per wing will receive a Bariatric rated toilet.

4. Replacement fixtures shall be compatible with existing utility rough in behind walls and in floor.

5. Remove existing paper towel Dispensers.

6. Remove and replace existing soap dispensers (2)

F. Deductive Alternate, Ensuite Bathrooms: C-121A, C-122A, C-123A, C-125A, C-126A, C-127A, C-132A, C-133A, C-134A, C-135A, C-136A, C-137A, C-145A, D-121A, D-122A, D-123A, D-125A, D-126A, D-127A, D-132A, D-133A, D-134A, D-135A, D-136A, D-137A, D-145A.

1. Replace existing wood doors with Ligature prevention

(breakaway) saloon-style ensuite bathroom doors on anti-ligature pivots. Wall mounts secured to existing hollow metal door frames with anti-tamper fixings. All existing closures and hinge prep in existing frames will be patched, smoothed, and painted.

G. Common area Bathrooms: (patient accessible) B-111A, B-131, B- 170B, C-111A, C-131, C-170B, D-111A, D-131, D-170B

1. Replace existing single pull cord call stations with dual cordless push button plates secured with security screws one floor height and one wall height.

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2. Replace existing Patient sinks with shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel fixtures seamlessly mounted to the wall.

3. Replace existing Patient toilets with anti-flood, shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel toilets.

4. Remove and replace existing paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers.

H. Staff Bathrooms: B-140, C-140, D-140

1. This room is not accessible to patients, however as that cannot be ensured they will be modified as noted.

2. Remove the existing single pull cord call stations and cover with blank plate attached with security screws.

3. Replace existing Patient sinks with shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel fixtures seamlessly mounted to the wall.

4. Replace existing Patient toilets with anti-flood, shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel toilets.

5. Remove and replace existing paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers.

I. Interview Rooms: B-111, C-111, D-111

1. Remove existing wall mounted PC workstation.

2. Install (1) 36” wide 7’-0” high storage cabinet.

3. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (2) 41” and 24” wide.

4. Bathroom accessed directly from this room is included in scope, see: 6.5 Common area Bathrooms for scope within bathroom.

5. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

J. Conference Rooms: B-115, B-152, C-115, C-152, D-115, D-152.

1. Remove existing surface mounted blinds and install ceiling recessed motorized shades with ligature resistant wall switch control.

2. Remove existing wall mounted folding PC workstations.

3. (2) Existing emergency call buttons are not flush with wall and will be replaced.

4. 1 nurse call duty station is not flush with wall, should have anti-ligature cant strip added.

5. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

6. Existing Aluminum framed windows (sidelights) to remain.

7. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

K. Group Rooms: B-117, C-117, D-117

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips (2) 29” wide (1) 15” width.

2. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

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3. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

4. Existing Aluminum framed windows (sidelights) to remain

L. Offices: B-120, C-120, D-120

1. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

M. Laundry Rooms: B-128, C-128, D-128

1. Remove existing built-ins (utility connection covers) and replace with complete ligature resistant enclosure design that secures appliances and restricts access to utility connections.

2. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

3. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

4. Existing Aluminum framed windows (sidelights) to remain.

5. Remove and replace the existing paper towel and soap dispenser with ligature resistant models.

6. Existing sensor faucet to be replaced with Pneumatic ligature resistant model

N. Exercise Rooms: B-129, C-129, D-129

1. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

2. Provide Picture frame top cant strip (1) 62” wide.

3. The door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

4. Existing Aluminum framed windows (sidelights) to remain

O. Day Rooms (Milleu): B-130, C-130, D-130

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (1) 29” wide (1) 25” wide (3) 21” wide.

2. Replace (1) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

3. The existing hollow metal door to courtyard has 30” x 59” door vision panels to remain.

4. The existing door to the courtyard has sheet metal cover over closer to remain.

5. Existing dome security mirror to be relocated away from nurse station door

P. Nourishment Stations: B-130A, C-130, D-130

1. Existing Ice making appliance shall be enclosed with built-in surround that secures the appliance, restricts access to utility connections and provides ligature resistance.

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2. Remove and replace the existing paper towel and soap dispenser with ligature resistant models.

3. Existing sensor faucet to be replaced with Pneumatic ligature resistant model.

Q. Ante Rooms: B-141, C-141, D-141

1. Remove existing wall mounted folding PC workstations.

2. Existing Counter mounted Sink without faucet to remain.

3. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing

4. Remove and replace the existing paper towel and soap dispenser with ligature resistant models.

5. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box.

R. Restraint rooms: B-143, C-143, D-143

1. 1 existing security camera to be replaced.

2. (1) Existing emergency call button is not flush with wall, will be replaced with flush model.

3. Remove Air Pressure sensor and monitor, patch gypsum wall.

4. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing.

S. Restraint room Bathrooms: B-143A, C-143A, D-143A.

1. Replace existing single pull cord call stations with dual cordless push button plates secured with security screws one floor height and one wall height.

2. Replace existing Patient sinks with shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel fixtures seamlessly mounted to the wall.

3. Replace existing Patient toilets with anti-flood, shatter-proof, ligature resistant, stainless-steel toilets.

4. Remove existing paper towel holders.

5. Remove and replace existing soap dispenser.

6. Replace existing wood door with Ligature prevention

(breakaway) saloon-style ensuite bathroom doors on anti-ligature pivots. Wall mounts secured to existing hollow metal door frames with anti-tamper fixings. All existing closure and hinge prep in existing frames will be patched, smoothed, and painted.

T. Exam Rooms: B-147, C-147, D-147.

1. Existing nurse call to be removed. Blank plate with tamper resistant fasteners on existing box

2. Remove existing wall mounted folding PC workstations.

3. Door and frame will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing

4. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (1) 34” wide.

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5. Existing sensor faucet to be replaced with Pneumatic ligature resistant model

6. Existing paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser to be removed and replaced with ligature resistant models

U. Dining rooms: B-170, C-170, D-170.

1. Provide wall protection (chair rail) on 1 long side and 1 short end of dining rooms (approx. 32 l.f. each)

2. Modify casework to provide enclosure for microwave.

3. Existing sensor faucets to be replaced with Pneumatic ligature resistant model.

4. Existing paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers to be removed and replaced with ligature resistant models.

5. 1 existing security camera to be replaced.

6. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (2) 36” wide (2) 30” wide (2) 19” wide

7. Door and frame to HALLWAY CO50 will be replaced. New door to have concealed closer, piano hinge and ligature resistant hardware to match existing

8. Door to HALLWAY CO70 will have closer replaced with opposite side acting model.

V. Hallways: B-C010, C-C010, D-C010

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (2) 30”x 30” (1) 29”x

38”

2. Replace (2) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

W. Hallways: B-C020, C-C020, D-C020

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (1) 63”x 34” (2) 25”x

37” (2) 35”x 41”

2. Replace (1) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

3. Replace (1) existing 14” x 27” recessed Fire extinguisher cabinet with heavy duty, fully recessed, ligature resistant model.

4. Provide 360d dome security mirror at head of hallway.

X. Hallways: B-C040, C-C040, D-C040

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (1) 51” x 25”

2. Replace (1) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

3. Remove existing trash can base cabinet. Patch opening in solid surface countertop.

4. Provide 30” wide enclosed base cabinets at each end of med counter, remove counter support brackets between bases.

Y. Hallways: B-C041, C-C041, D-CO41.

1. Replace (1) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

2. Door to HALLWAY A-CO41 will have closer replaced with opposite side acting model.

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Z. Hallways: B-C050, C-CO50, D-CO50.

1. Provide Picture frame top cant strips. (1) 37”x 37”

2. Replace (1) existing ceiling mounted Exit signs with Ligature resistant model.

3. Door to HALLWAY CO60 will have closer replaced with opposite side acting model.

AA. Video Monitoring System.

1. Remove all existing cameras and cabling. Replace all cameras including around sally port areas. New display monitors in nurse Stations. The new systems be standalone including air-gapped NVRs at the nursing stations. The standalone systems should have the capability of being connected to servers located in the VA server room and connected monitoring devices in the police dispatch station. We will survey the area and recommend coverage, provide Riser and Block diagrams and Security details. Adding a camera inside the Med rooms of wards B, C and D has been determined to complete the coverage.

2. The new systems will be compatible with the campus B520 CCTV (Avigilon) system and components shall comply with the latest VA Police and Safety guidelines. Cameras shall be hardwired and directly connected to a monitoring device using continuous video signal imaging cable PoE cat6A. Cameras shall be fixed and color. New monitors and NVRs at nurses’ stations.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the COR so that security escort or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice

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

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 COR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

3. The General Contractor shall provide temporary lock cylinders for use by the contractors during the construction period.

a. Lock cores shall be compatible with existing door hardware.

D. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the COR upon request.

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

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.

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6. Notify COR and Police 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. Contractors shall park in designated areas only.

F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the Medical Center’s grounds is expected to conduct themselves in a professional responsible manner without the need to enumerate every expected or prohibited behavior.

2. Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Medical Center’s grounds.

3. There shall be no solicitations or sales of any kind on the Medical Center’s grounds.

4. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the Work or require dismissal from the Work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs project or for any other reason, is considered by the COR to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

5. Reference VAAR 852.236-80.

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR.

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. Reference FAR 52.236-10.

E. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

G. 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.

H. 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.

1. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by the COR where required by limited working space.

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

3. 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 2 work days.

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a. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

4. 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.

I. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR and the Utility Company involved.

J. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 2 weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

K. All buildings on the campus will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Adminisrative areas and 3 of the 4 total nursing wards of Building No.520 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel and Patients for during construction. The contractor will schedule “move” periods to allow patient relocation from each Ward prior to commencement of work. Each Ward will be completed as a separate Phase of the project followed by a patient transition period prior to commencing construction on the next phase.

AREA PERIOD

Ward A 90 days

Ward B 240 days

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Ward C 240 days

Ward D 240 days

2. 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.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc., to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction and staging area(s) 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 the

COR.

M. When a building, portion of a building, or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 18 degrees C (65 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.

N. 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

Page - 14 of 31 water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 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. 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 COR.

a. Major interruptions of services shall be defined as any interruption lasting longer than 4 hours.

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

O. All services to be abandoned such as wires, cables, raceways, ducts, pipes, and the like and their hangers or supports, are to be removed entirely back to the point of connection to the active utility (i.e. piping and ductwork back to active mains, electrical wires and cables back to active circuitry, and all empty raceways). If items are noted to be abandoned in place, they are to be sealed, capped, or plugged.

P. 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

Page - 15 of 31 existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

Q. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE

OF ROADWAYS.

R. Reference Far 52.236-10 in General Conditions.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the COR. 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 area(s) of building(s).

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

Page - 16 of 31 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 workers 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 identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed the COR.

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.

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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 COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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 workers, 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 COR.

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 COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

Page - 18 of 31 project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit 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:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. Refer to FAR 52.236-9.

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 COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR 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.

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

Page - 19 of 31 communications systems (including telephone) 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 "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR.

2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all lines and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them.

3. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Refer to FAR 52.236-17.

C. The Contractor shall keep on the work site a copy of the Drawings and Specifications and shall at all times give the COR access thereto. Anything mentioned in the Specification and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of difference between Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor shall issue a Request for Information (RFI) requesting confirmation as to which shall govern. In case of discrepancy in the figures, in the Drawings, or in the Specifications, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the COR, who shall promptly make a determination in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such a determination shall be at the Contractor’s own risk and expense. The COR shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as considered necessary unless otherwise provided.

D. Wherever in the Specifications or upon the Drawings the words “directed”, “required”, “ordered”, “designated”, “prescribed”, Page - 20 of 31 or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the “direction”, “requirement”, “order”, “designation”, or “prescription” of the COR is intended and similarly the words “approved”, “acceptable”, “satisfactory”, or words of the like import shall mean “approved by”, or “acceptable to”, or “satisfactory to” the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise expressly stated.

E. Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the Drawings accompanying this Contract unless stated otherwise. The word “provided” as used herein shall be understood to mean “provide complete in place”, that is “furnished and installed”.

F. Upon completing the work under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish two complete sets of all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made up to the time the equipment is completed and accepted.

G. The COR’s interpretation of the Drawings and Specification will be final, subject to the disputes clause.

H. Large scale drawings supersede small scale drawings.

I. Dimensions govern in all cases. Scaling of Drawings may be done only for general location and general size of items.

J. Dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to connect with existing work, shall be verified by the Contractor by actual measurement of the existing work. Any work at variance with that specified or shown in the Drawings shall not be performed by the Contractor until approved in writing by the COR.

1.12 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.