1) 504-225 Master Specification.pdf

December 27th, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

AMARILLO VA, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Renovate Community Living Center, Bldg. 29, Amarillo, Texas

Bid Submittal Master Specification (1 of 2)

VA Project #504-225

FULL SERVICE ENGINNERING & CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICE

Bid Document Submission December 27, 2018

Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Renovate CLC, Bldg. 29, Amarillo VAMC Amarillo, Texas 00 01 10-1 VA Project # 504-225

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.17 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 05 23 Structural Welding 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

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05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 60 00 Plastic Fabrications

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Enclosure Commissioning 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 21 13 Thermal/Acoustical Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) 07 27 29 Air Barrier Coatings 07 53 23 EPDM Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 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 14 76 Solid Wood Folding Door System 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 34 74 Sound Control Wood Door Assemblies 08 42 10 ‘All-Glass’ Entrances – Patch and Pivot Hardware Systems 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 63 00 Aluminum Framed Skylights 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 08 81 13 Decorative Glass Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

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09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 22 16.13 Radius Track 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 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 72 00 Wall Coverings 09 84 13 Wood Veneer Acoustical Panels 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10 14 00 Signage 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Wall 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 21 24 Manual Intelligent Roller Shade System 12 32 16 Manufactured Wood Casework (Plastic Laminate Faced) 12 34 50 Solid Composite Casework 12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Restraint Requirements For Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General Duty Valve for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILLATION AND COOLING (HVAC)

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 Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlet and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps

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 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Communications Systems

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27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 14 13 Precast Concrete Unit Paving 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

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32 90 00 Planting

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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Renovate Community Living Center, Bldg 29

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI002 FIRE LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI003 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

CIVIL

CS-100 DEMOLITION CIVIL PLAN

CS-101 SITE LAYOUT PLAN & STORM WATER POLLUTION

CS-102 SITE GRADING PLAN & DRAINAGE AREA MAP

CS-200 DETAILS

CS-201 DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

AD101 OVERALL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

AD102 CLC HOSPICE UNIT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

AD103 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN AT CHAPEL

AD104 CLC HOSPICE UNIT DEMOLITION CEILING PLAN

AD105 DEMOLITION CEILING PLAN AT CHAPEL

AS100 SITE PLAN

AE101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN AND SIGNAGE PLAN

AE102 CLC HOSPICE UNIT FLOOR PLAN

AE103 CHAPEL FLOOR PLAN

AE104 CLC HOSPICE UNIT REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE105 CHAPEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE106 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN/ CHAPEL ROOF PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE300 BUILDING SECTION AND DETAILS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

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AE302 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE303 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 DETAILS

AE502 DETAILS

AE503 DETAILS

AE504 DETAILS

AE505 DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE AND WINDOW SCHEDULE

AE602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AF101 CLC HOSPICE UNIT FINISH FLOOR PLAN

AF102 CHAPEL FINISH FLOOR PLAN

AF601 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE AND LEGEND

STRUCTURAL

S−001 GENERAL NOTES

S−101 TYPICAL DETAILS

S−102 TYPICAL DETAILS

S−201 FOUNDATION PLAN

S−202 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S−301 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S−302 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S−303 SECTIONS & DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL FRONT SHEET

M002 MECHANICAL LEGEND

M003 HVAC ABBREVIATIONS

M004 HVAC SCHEDULES

MD101 MECHANICAL BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN

MD102 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PIPING PLAN

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MH101 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR RECONSTRUCTION PLAN

MH102 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR RECONSTRUCTION PLAN

MH103 MECHANICAL NEW CHAPEL FLOO PLAN

M301 MECHANICAL DETAILS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING FRONT SHEET

P002 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P100 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR WASTE DEMOLITION PLAN

P101 GROUND FLOOR HOT AND COLD WATER DEMOLITION PLAN

P102 GROUND FLOOR WASTE AND VENT DEMOLITION PLAN

P103 GROUND FLOOR OXYGEN DEMOLITION PLAN

P200 BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WASTE PLAN

P201 GROUND FLOOR HOT AND COLD WATER NEW PLAN

P202 GROUND FLOOR WASTE AND VENT NEW PLANT

P203 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR OXYGEN NEW PLAN

P204 PLUMBING NEW CHAPEL FLOOR PLAN

P300 PLUMBING WASTE AND VENT DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

P301 PLUMBING WASTE AND VENT DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

P302 PLUMBING WASTE AND VENT NEW RISER DIAGRAM

P303 PLUMBING WASTE AND VENT NEW RISER DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL FRONT SHEET

E-002 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS AND SYMBOLS

E-003 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-004 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-100 ELECTRICAL CLC HOSPICE DEMO PLAN

E-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO

E-102 ELECTRICAL NEW LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

E-103 ELECTRICAL NEW POWER FLOOR PLAN

E-104 ELECTRICAL NEW SIGNAL FLOOR PLAN

E-105 ELECTRICAL NEW CHAPEL LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

E-105ALT ELECTRICAL NEW CHAPEL LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

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E-106 ELECTRICAL NEW CHAPEL POWER FLOOR PLAN

E-107 ELECTRICAL NEW CHAPEL LOW VOLTAGE AND DATA

FLOOR PLAN

E-108 ELECTRICAL NEW CHAPEL ROOF PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FRONT SHEET

FP101 NEW FLOOR FS PLAN

FP102 NEW CHAPEL FS PLAN

Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Amarillo, Texas

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.10 ALTERATIONS

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.13 RESTORATION

1.14 PHYSICAL DATA

1.15 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.16 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.17 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.18 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 furnish labor and materials and perform work for

“RENOVATE COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER, BUILDING 29, AMARILLO, TEXAS"

as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders will be conducted on time and date as specified in the solicitation and provided in the Instructions for Bidders.

C. Offices of Schwab-KAL JV, Inc., as Architect-Engineer, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. 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.

E. Prior to commencing work, General Contractor shall provide proof that a 30-hour trained OSHA-designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General Contractor or Subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

1. All employees of the General Contractor or Subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course for on-site staff and 30 additional hours for project superintendent (competent person) and / or relevant competency training, as determined by

VA with input from the ICRA team.

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (BASE BID): Work includes general construction, alterations, addition, furniture, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, necessary removal of existing structures, and construction of certain other items. This work does not include items indicated in the drawings as “Additive Bid Alternate”.

1. Contract completion time shall be:

a. Construction 365 calendar days

2. Site work shall include, but is not limited to:

a. All site demolition and site prep work required for construction of building expansion.

b. Earthwork, to include underground wet and dry utilities (e.g. fire sprinkler, water, storm drain, etc.), electrical systems (e.g. underground and below grade ducts and conduit, etc.), fill and grading, all subsurface work including underground duct and in foundation (or below foundation) electrical and piping systems.

c. All hardscape, landscape (including irrigation), and finish grading

3. Building expansion: Shall include all new building related work, including:

a. Building foundation

b. All building structural and architectural requirements

c. All mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Power, Lighting, and Control Systems, Fire

Sprinkler systems, and all other required systems related to the new building construction.

4. Work in existing building to include:

a. Replace existing windows at CLC.

5. Manufacturer certification and commissioning of systems. Note: Manufacturer certification and commissioning is subordinate to VA acceptance and has no bearing on VA acceptance.

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6. BASE BID:

Amount: _____________________________________ $____________________

(Words) (Figures)

B. ITEM 2 (ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.1): All work described in ITEM 1 and provide ceiling lifts in all CLC Resident Rooms (including Bariatric) and Bathrooms, and the Bathing Suite, as indicated on sheet AE104.

Amount: _____________________________________ $_____________________

(Words) (Figures)

C. ITEM 3 (ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.2): All work described in ITEM 1 Base Bid and demolish designated existing construction and provide new work in rooms 1521, 1523, and 1525 as indicated in the drawings.

Amount: _____________________________________ $_____________________

(Words) (Figures)

D. ITEM 4 (ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.3): All work described in ITEM 1 Base Bid and provide new pavers instead of scored concrete at the courtyard outside of Chapel as indicated on sheet

AS100.

Amount: _____________________________________ $_____________________

(Words) (Figures)

E. ITEM 5 (ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.4): All work described in ITEM 1 Base Bid and provide ring skylight in Chapel roof as indicated on sheet AE106.

Amount: _____________________________________ $_____________________

(Words) (Figures)

1.4 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

A. It is the VA’s intent to award the work so set forth in the summary of work and as indicated in the plans and specifications at one time.

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1. No additional time will be granted for the inclusion of any or all Add Alternate Items as above.

B. Special Permits and Approvals: Coordinate with VA Project Engineer and VA Safety Officer.

1. Obtain Confined Space Permit for work in the crawl space and electrical manholes on the campus.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.6 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 Subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this Section.

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

Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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C. Key Control:

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

Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors 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.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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

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

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-17a ............................... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 ................................ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 ................................ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

Hot Work

70-2017 ................................ National Electrical Code

241-2013 .............................. Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer and Facility Safety Officer for

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DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the Contractor or

Subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general

Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the

Project Engineer that individuals have undergone Contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

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I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

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

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

NFPA 241.

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

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Engineer 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 Project Engineer.

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

O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer, at least 48 hours in advance.

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

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Engineer and facility Safety Officer.

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

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

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

1926.

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

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays), unless otherwise indicated.

1. VA may, with reasonable cause, require work to be performed during non-business hours or days; coordinate with VA Contracting Officer.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to VA occupancy with Project Engineer.

1. Notify VA not less than 48 hours in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain VA’s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

D. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking, including electronic cigarettes (a.k.a. ‘vaping’), is not permitted within any building or within 8 m (25 feet) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes. Smoking is prohibited on the VA Medical Center campus except in designated smoking rest areas or smoking huts.

E. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products or any other controlled substances within the existing building or on Project site is not permitted.

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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 determined by the Project

Engineer.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of VA applicable to their conduct.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

3. Where access by VA 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.

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G. Phasing/Work Sequencing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project

Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing/work sequencing 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 Project Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of building or portion thereof. Each phase/sequence has to be accepted by the contracting officer prior to executing the next increment of work. See drawings for information regarding phasing and work sequencing.

1. Contractor may propose a different work sequence for the Contracting Officer and VA

Project Engineer’s approval.

H. CLC Building 29 will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Project Engineer.

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

a. Interruption of Utilities: A monetary fine, at a minimum of $2,500 plus expenses, will be levied, if any utility service is interrupted in any area of the facility without proper notification and authorization, i.e., “Utility Shutdown Notice.”

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

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

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

Project Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

J. 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.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

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

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

N. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefor:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment.

In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

1.10 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project

Engineer areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

Project Engineer.

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

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

M. Infection Control Measures: See Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.12.

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1.11 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 as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the

Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Project Engineer.

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

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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

Office:

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

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

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

40 CFR 761 ................... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Communications Regulations

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

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

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

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

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

1.12 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected Subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.13 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Project

Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Project Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used

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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).

1.14 PHYSICAL DATA

A. The Contractor is required to hire a Professional Geotechnical Engineer to provide the bearing capacity of the soil. Geotechnical Engineer shall be responsible for performing pre-construction and periodic site visits throughout construction to assess site conditions. The Geotechnical

Engineer shall review the foundation design of the building addition. If the bearing capacity is less than that indicated in the structural calculations the Contractor shall notify the COR for direction. The Geotechnical Engineer shall be available to meet with the Contracting Officer at any time throughout the contract duration.

1.15 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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 engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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1.16 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 stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads and parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the Project Engineer before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and…