36C26318R0688-075.pdf

Project Manual

St. Cloud VA Health Care System

Relocate Rehab Functions

Project No. 656-16-277

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Volume 1 of 3

Date: November 15, 2018

VHADESMableA Typewritten Text Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts Solicitation 36C26318R0688 ATTACHMENT 10a

Division Section Title Pages

000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1 of 3

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 16 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 81 09 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

01 81 11 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 THERMAL INSULATION

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 13 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 68 00 CARPETING

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 WINDOW SHADES

12 31 00 MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

12 32 00 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

VOLUME 2 of 3

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

21 10 00 WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

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 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 41 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 25 00 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 82 16 AIR COILS

23 82 29 RADIATORS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 21 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 7

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW)

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROLS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 21 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUME 3 of 3

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

27 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 11 00 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

27 51 16 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

27 52 23 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 6

INSTALLATIONS

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 31 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 20 ORNAMENTAL STEEL FENCING

32 84 00 PLANTING IRRIGATION

32 90 00 PLANTING

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000115 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Two sets of drawings are provided – the original design drawings showing the complete design, and the record drawings which indicate accepted alternate deducts. Both sets of drawings will contain all drawings indicated unless crossed out below. Complete sets of all drawings for both original design, and record drawings, are available upon request. Two drawings with photos of existing conditions are also provided.

Both sets contain mark-ups indicating 1)the location of new work areas 2)details and/or areas that are not applicable, and 3) details and/or areas that are for reference only. It is the contractor’s responsibility to review both sets of drawings and verify with existing field conditions prior to bidding.

Dwg. No. Title

ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS

GENERAL

G001 TITLE SHEET

G201 CODE PLAN

LANDSCAPE

L100 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L101 IRRIGATION ZONE PLAN

L200 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

L300 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS & WALL TYPES

A101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A102 PARTIAL PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SCHEDULES

A201 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A301 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A401 INTERIOR DETAILS

A403 INTERIOR – MODULAR CASEWORK

A601 BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

A701 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A702 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A801 DOOR TYPES, WINDOW TYPES & FRAME DETAILS

A802 DOOR SCHEDULE

INTERIORS

I101 FINISH PLAN

I201 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

PLUMBING

P101 PLUMBING LOWER LEVEL

P201 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR

P301 WASTE AND VENT RISERS

P302 DOMESTIC WATER RISERS

P303 PLUMBING DETAILS

P304 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

M101 MECHANICAL HYDRONIC PIPING - LOWER LEVEL

M102 MECHANICAL HYDRONIC PIPING - FIRST FLOOR

M202 MECHANICAL VENTILATION - FIRST FLOOR

M301 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M302 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M303 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M304 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M305 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

M306 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M307 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

E101 POWER & SIGNAL FIRST FLOOR

E201 LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR

E300 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E301 PANELBOARD SCHEDULE

E400 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FIRE PROTECTION

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAIN FLOOR

RECORD DRAWINGS

GENERAL

G001 TITLE SHEET

G201 CODE PLAN

LANDSCAPE

L100 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L101 IRRIGATION ZONE PLAN

L200 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

L300 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS & WALL TYPES

A101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A102 PARTIAL PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SCHEDULES

A201 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A301 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A401 INTERIOR DETAILS

A403 INTERIOR – MODULAR CASEWORK

A601 BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

A701 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A702 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A801 DOOR TYPES, WINDOW TYPES & FRAME DETAILS

INTERIORS

I101 FINISH PLAN

I201 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

PLUMBING

P101 PLUMBING LOWER LEVEL

P201 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR

P303 PLUMBING DETAILS

P304 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

M101 MECHANICAL HYDRONIC PIPING - LOWER LEVEL

M102 MECHANICAL HYDRONIC PIPING - FIRST FLOOR

M202 MECHANICAL VENTILATION - FIRST FLOOR

M301 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M302 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M303 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M304 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M305 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

M306 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M307 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

E101 POWER & SIGNAL FIRST FLOOR

E201 LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR

E300 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E301 PANELBOARD SCHEDULE

E400 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FIRE PROTECTION

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAIN FLOOR

PHOTO DRAWINGS

PH101 PHOTOS

PH102 PHOTOS

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010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for construction of infill of shell space, and exterior walking path at the existing

Rehabilitation Center, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Health Care System Engineering Officer. Only one organized site visit will be conducted per FAR 52.236-27 Alternate I.

C. St. Cloud VA, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory, thus shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his/her duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in sufficient time to enable Government personnel to be present at the site in time for proper witnessing of field inspections. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work 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 the project supervisor having an OSHA 30 certified “competent person”

(CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the at minimum the 10-hour OSHA certified

Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the Infection Control Risk

Assessment (ICRA) team.

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

3. Notice to proceed will be issued not less than 2 weeks after receipt of bonds; time extensions will not be granted because of the need for training.

H. Identification Badge:

All contractor employees working on this project will be required to obtain and wear while on VA property, a VA picture identification badge.

The badge will only be issued to those employees having the appropriate

OSHA Construction Safety Cards. The badges will be issued free of charge by the VA. The badges must be returned upon completion of the contract. All ID badges must be returned upon contract completion.

There will be a $200 charge for each ID badge not returned at the end of the contract.

I. Project Acceptance (Substantial Completion):

1. The acceptance of a project for substantial completion is to include the following:

a. The completion of all items to meet the criteria of the contract drawings and specifications to the satisfaction of the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR). Items for correction may be considered to be punch list items, as determined by the COR, if the COR finds them to be minor in correction. Value for the corrections will be held by the VA, as determined by the COR, until all corrections are completed to the satisfaction of the

COR.

b. The VA will not accept a project, or phase of a project as determined by contract documents, as substantially complete until a complete passing test and balance report of the HVAC system has been submitted and accepted as complete and passing by the COR. It is recommended that the HVAC system be completed with sufficient time to make corrections to submit a passing report. A time extension to the contract will not be considered for corrections to the HVAC system that are determined by the COR to be installation or design errors if within the contract.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 1, Construction at Rehabilitation Center including infill of shell space and exterior walk. Work includes general construction and not all inclusive to, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, laboratory equipment and certain other items.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan: The requirements for security are as follows:

1. All contractor and subcontractor employees that are to be on VA grounds are to submit the information following to the badge

Sponsor/Manager (COR) at least two weeks previous to requesting a badge. All employees of the contractor may be subject to a background investigation and the VA has the right to refuse to badge any employee that would not pass the background investigation. It is expected that the contractor will have the employee scheduled for the issuance of a badge well in advance of starting work. Due to the badge process, the employee will not be able come to the VA, receive badge, and conduct work on same day. There will be a $200 fine for badges issued and not returned upon completion of project.

Sponsor/Manager Info for contractors: Michael Engmark

Initial Badge Submission Requirements:

First, middle and last name (as shown on picture ID)

DOB

SSN

Height

Eye Color

Hair Color

Name of Firm or Company

VA project name

Name of COR

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

C. Guards: N/A

D. Key Control:

1. Door hardware installed in construction doors is to be self closing and storage function lock, able to receive a BEST 7 pin core and only operable with a key. The VA will install the construction core and issue keys to the contractor’s personnel. All construction fences are to be locked with a VA lock in series so VA engineering and police personnel have emergency access at all times. Keys to necessary construction areas can be checked out with the approval of the COR.

The contractor is to give a minimum of 1 week notice for security approval for areas that need to be entered for construction purposes.

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.

3. VA construction core keys will be issued to the contractor as deemed necessary by the COR. All keys must be returned when no longer needed or upon completion of the contract. There will be a $25 charge for each key not returned at the end of the contract. Should

VA security be compromised as a result of failure to return a key(s), there will be an additional charge to the contractor of $25 for each door re-cored.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 business hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. The General Contractor and its employees shall park in designated areas only.

1.4 FIRE SAFETY AND OSHA SAFTY PLAN

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

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

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

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

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

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01

33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. OSHA Safety Plan: The contractor is to submit a safety plan modified to cover the scope of the project. This safety plan is to be submitted prior to the start of construction for review by the Facility Safety

Office for compliance. All subcontractors are to have their own safety plan per OSHA requirements and must align and comply with the general contractor’s approved safety plan. The contractor is also to submit all required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that apply to the project for VA file (electronic copy is preferred).

D. 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.

E. 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 20 feet exposed overall length, separate by 20 feet.

F. Temporary Construction Partitions: If required. (NO WOOD ALOWED)

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions are to be constructed of gypsum board on metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Ceilings are to be replaced on occupied side of barrier during construction. These partitions may be shown on drawings as an example of location but not totally inclusive. It is the contractors responsibility to furnish and install temporary fire protection as needed for their work activities (means and methods).

Any location defined as a construction area that would require fire and/or safety separation for patients and staff requires approved construction barriers at the discretion of the facility safety officer and the COR. 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. The contractor shall include 100 square feet of sheetrock patching for any existing fire rated patching required that is unforeseen at the time of bid. The contractor shall seal all unused existing doors in a fire rated manner until the completion of construction to comply with NFPA 241 1 hr fire separation between the construction area and the occupied clinic area. The contractor shall furnish and install a temporary fire rated construction door for construction access into the construction area. The contractor shall protect and store the existing door and hardware. At the completion of construction replace the temporary construction door with the existing door.

2. Install fire-rated temporary construction partitions as required by the COR, shown on drawings, and per the contractors work plan 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.

G. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

H. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Manager.

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

COR and facility Safety Manager.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

M. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers.

N. Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR. If fire sprinkler heads and any construction assemblies (example: ceilings) are to be removed for more than 8 business hours, the fire sprinkler heads shall be relocated to provide temporary coverage during construction activities. The temporary fire protection system (including but not limited to fire sprinklers and smoke alarms) shall be incompliance with

NFPA 241 and 13.

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

Safety Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility

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

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

R. 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.

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

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

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

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Health Care System applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Health Care System areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

H. 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 Health Care System operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans

Affairs so that Health Care System operations will continue during the construction period.

1. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. 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 or as required confining all construction activities. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Contractor must provide hardware on gate to provide exit ability of contractor’s staff and not allow access to patients at the facility. VA engineering staff must have the ability to access this gate at any time. 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

COR.

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by 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 COR. No “HOT TAPPING” of any utility service other than storm or sanitary utilities is allowed unless under extreme circumstances. If these circumstances are determined appropriate and approved by the COR, all work must follow

Facilities Management Memorandum 23 “Hot Tapping Procedures”

All services under work shall be isolated and all energy released before work begins. 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 Health Care System

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Health Care System. Interruption time approved by Health Care System 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.

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Health

Care System 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.

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

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

1.6 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAHCS’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.

B. 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 as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

C. Health Care System Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the Health

Care System 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 RE and VAHCS 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 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 environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. 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 COR.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Health Care System and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof deck to deck minimum one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall on metal stud construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. The barrier must be constructed to the equivalence of the separation it replaces for fire and smoke rating. Barriers shall be sealed, painted, made presentable and maintained on hospital occupied side. Barrier also to be two sided with sound proofing insulation if in a patient accessible area. Install a self-closing rated door with rated metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. The door shall be provided with a positive latch and lock that will accept a 7-pin BEST core. VA will key this lock to the VA construction key. Maintain negative air at all times.

Negative air shall be exhausted at a rate of 4 air changes per hour. Approved exhaust fans and air scrubbers provided for negative air shall display their exhaust rate, and shall be ducted to a window and sealed to prevent air infiltration from the outside. Window box fans are not acceptable. Contractor must provide a means to show the COR that negative air is provided upon request at any time. Preservation of areas designated as “clean” or “sterile”, including requirements of air pressure and volumes of air exchanges, shall receive paramount consideration in all work phases. Air exchanges and pressures required by VA SPD Design

Standard shall be maintained in required spaces throughout the project at contractor’s expense. 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 cannot exceed one 8 hour tour. If the work is to take longer, a sheet rock and metal stud barrier is to be used unless an agreement is reached with the COR and Health Care System.

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 prefilter 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 Health Care System.

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 Health Care System 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 COR and the Health Care System.

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 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 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 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.

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements. At a minimum, the contractor is to comply with all EPA regulations for protection from storm water pollution that would be caused by construction and implement all required safeties to maintain compliance. Also, all wash downs for concrete trucks is to be conducted off site. No containment areas are allowed on site.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) or Storm Water pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP) permit is required for this 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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters; concrete truck wash down is not allowed on site.

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.8 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 workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.9 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Braun

Intertec, 3900 Roosevelt Road Suite 113, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Health Care

System, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.10 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The

Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil…