36E77618B0088-002.pdf

Water Leak Damage Remediation West Wing, Basement VA San Diego Healthcare System

3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161

Project No. 664-16-835

Architect - Engineer MA Architects, Inc.

20695 S. Western Ave., Suite #204 Torrance, CA 90501 Phone: 424.254.9280

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego, California 92161

03.30.2018 – 100% Construction Documents

PROJECT

MANUAL

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

PROJECT No.: 664-16-835

WATER LEAK DAMAGE REMEDIATION WEST WING, BASEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 03.09.2018

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03.09.2018 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03.09.2018 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 03.09.2018 01 42 19 Reference Standards 03.09.2018 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 03.09.2018 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 03.09.2018

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 03.09.2018 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 03.09.2018 02 83 33.13 Lead-Related Construction & Lead-Based Paint

Removal & Disposal

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 03.09.2018 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 03.09.2018

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 03.09.2018 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 03.09.2018 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 03.09.2018 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 03.09.2018 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 03.09.2018 09 68 00 Carpeting 03.09.2018 09 91 00 Painting 03.09.2018

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03.09.2018 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03.09.2018

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 03.09.2018 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 03.09.2018 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 03.09.2018 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 03.09.2018 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 03.09.2018 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 03.09.2018 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03.09.2018

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI-000 COVER SHEET

GI-001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES & APPLICABLE STANDARDS

GI-002 FIRE LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI-003 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC-001 PHASING PLANS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HM-1 GENERAL NOTES & TITLE SHEET

HM-2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DEMO PLAN- B134

HM-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DEMO PLAN- CORRIDOR B140

HM-4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DEMO PLAN- STAIRWELL

ARCHITECTURAL

AE-000 OVERALL BASEMENT PLAN

AD-100 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS

AE-200 ENLARGED RENOVATION PLANS

AI-500 INTERIOR FINISH PLANS

AE-800 INTERIOR DETAILS

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MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND ABBRIVIATION

MH-101 MECHANICAL BASEMENT PLAN

MH-102 MECHANICAL BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED-101 ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLANS

EL-201 ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING NEW WORK

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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 construction operations, and furnish all labor, equipment and materials and perform site for reconstruction of water damaged areas at the San Diego VA Medical Center as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the VA Campus site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Offices of MA Architects Inc., Torrance, CA 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by a testing laboratory approved by the COR and retained by the contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the testing laboratory in sufficient time to enable the COR and the testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E. All employees of the Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the VA security management program and obtain permission for site entry from the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and be restricted from unauthorized access.

F. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will assign specific routes and times for transportation of personnel, materials and equipment. The Contractor will continually clean-up any dust, dirt or debris caused by their jobsite Ingress/egress, and provide daily clean up prior to end of work shift.

G. Dust and fume control will be exercised during all construction operations. Workers will be careful not to operate any vehicles, gas or diesel engines, or to perform any fume or dust generating process near a building air intake system. Noise will be held to a minimum at all times. Jack-hammering, core drilling and other noisy or disturbing Facility operations may have to be rescheduled or accomplished after hours to avoid interfering with facility services at the contractor’s own expense.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing interior systems and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on

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ITEM III, Mechanical WorkWork includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including replacement of air outlets/inlets.

B. SCOPE OF WORK: PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT GYPSUM SHEATHING OF

STAIR #1, RECORDS MANAGEMENT ROOM #B134 & CORRIDOR #B140 TO RECONSTRUCT

THE FACILITY PARTIALLY COMPROMISED BY WATER DAMAGE FROM A PREVIOUS

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT AND THE ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING ELEMENTS

WITHIN ROOM #B134.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. After award of contract, specifications and drawings will be available for download from a link provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

B. The Contractor shall maintain on the job site one (1) printed set of specifications, one (1) printed set of drawings, one (1) printed copy of all RFI’s and any documents that modify the original specifications and drawings.

1.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will:

1. Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

2. Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates;

3. Control costs in the performance of this contract; and

4. Maintain a safe and healthy worksite to prevent adverse impacts to

Contractor and subcontractor employees.

B. The Contractor shall:

1. Before commencing the work, submit a written Safety Plan for implementing actions to prevent accidents. The plan shall include an analysis of significant hazards to life, limb and property inherent in contract work performance and measures for controlling these hazards and avoiding personnel exposure. Meet with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program and obtain approval for the Contractor’s Safety Plan from the Contracting Officer’s Representative before work start.

2. Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910 (OSHA); and Title 8, California Administrative Code - Construction Standards (CAL OSHA)

3. Prior to commencing work, provide proof that an OSHA designated competent person (CP) per 29 CFR 1926.20(b)/ 1926.32(f)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the Contractor or subcontractors are present. OSHA designated competent person shall possess an OSHA 30 Construction Safety Course certificate at a minimum.

4. Provide OSHA and CAL-Trans approved safety barricades, signs, signal lights, and personal protective equipment (hard hats, goggles, protective shoes, gloves, masks or breathing apparatus, etc.).

5. Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by Contracting Officer’s

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Representative. General Contractor shall maintain at least one Competent Person (CP)on site at all times who has completed the 30 hours OSHA Construction Safety Course (submittal of 30 hour training certificate for designated Site Competent Person required prior to start of project, and before commencement of work day when substituted by an alternate CP). Submit minimum 10 hour OSHA training records for approval of all contractor and sub-contractor employees prior to start of work.

6. Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for accident protection and safety of personnel are taken.

C. Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with safety requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

D. The Contractor shall insert the above clause with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties in subcontracts.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan (Submittal of Security Plan is required prior to mobilization):

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

2. The 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. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. They will be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. The Contractor shall create an Employee Daily Log of all personnel working on the site. The Employee Daily Log shall contain the employee’s (a) Full Name, (b) Employer/Company Name and (c) Occupation/Trade. The Employee Daily Log shall be submitted with the Contractor’s Daily Work Report.

3. Contractor’s normal working hours shall be 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday excluding federally observed holidays, unless noted otherwise.

a. Contractor must observe all Federal Holidays with no work allowed on such days. Refer to the OPM website www.opm.gov for the observed Federal Holidays and their dates for the applicable year.

b. Contractor must obtain written prior approval by the COR to work outside of normal working hours and weekends. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this specification.

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4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the VA Public Affairs Officer.

5. The VA Police are Federal Police Officers with full authority to make arrests, investigate crimes, and issue traffic citations.

Citations issued require an appearance in the Federal District Court and/or payment of a fine. Speed limits and other driving and parking codes are strictly enforced. Any vehicle left unattended for more than a few minutes may be cited by the VA Police.

6. Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. This includes deliberate or unsolicited verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and/or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

7. Possession or use of non-prescription drugs or alcohol, including beer and wine, on the Health Care System grounds is strictly prohibited. Possession of firearms, knives with blades over 4”, ammunition, explosive devices and any item that may be considered an offensive weapon is strictly prohibited. This includes carrying such items in vehicles.

8. The Health Care System does not have the equipment, facilities, or personnel trained to handle serious injuries. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance and notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the VA Police.

9. Vehicle authorization requests shall be required for any contractor vehicle entering the site and such requests 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.

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

C. Guards: NOT USED D. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for the purpose of security inspections and emergency actions for every area of the project site including tool boxes and parked machines.

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

E. Document Control:

1. Before mobilization, the Contractor shall submit to and receive acceptance by the COR, an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “Sensitive Information”.

2. The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals 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 access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon request.

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded, destroyed or erased in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer’s Representative 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-mails provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

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

Article.

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

E84-13a ............. Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 10 ............. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 30 ............. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA 51 ............. Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work NFPA 70/NEC ......... National Electrical Code NFPA 241 ............ Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1910/1926 .... Safety and Health Regulations for Construction B. Fire Safety Plan (Submittal acceptance by COR of Fire Safety Plan is required prior to mobilization):

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative for review for compliance with contract requirements. Prior to any worker for the Contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VA safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VA equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative that individuals have undergone Contractor’s safety briefings.

C. Site Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241. In the event of a fire or during a fire drill, the Contractor must vacate the construction site if within the zone affected.

D. Separate temporary facilities such as trailers, storage sheds and dumpsters from existing buildings and new construction by distances in

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

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide, maintain and show proof of extinguisher maintenance in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10. Provide minimum of

(2) 10 pound fire extinguishers at all times. Provide ‘Site’ 10 pound ABC fire extinguishers on ‘Dead Man’ posts every 300 feet on center around site perimeter.

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

J. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51. Any welding, cutting metal or other burning or spark producing operations require a hot work permit. Welding and/or burning operations are allowed only during normal working hours.

Coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative to obtain permits from the Facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance. Evidence of training of all personnel assigned to be a fire watch shall be provided before Hot Work Permits will be issued. A fire watch is required for all hot work unless specified differently on the permit.

The fire watch shall have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its use and be familiar with facilities for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire. They shall watch for fires in all exposed areas, try to extinguish then otherwise sound the alarm. A fire watch shall be maintained for at least 30 minutes after completion of hot work.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas daily. Coordinate with and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on Campus except in designated smoking areas, including all buildings, and adjacent construction areas.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily. Waste and debris will not be disposed of on station or in VA trash containers or dumpsters. The Contractor shall provide their own bin or dumpster; however, the use and location of such must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Dumpsters must be covered with an approved dumpster cover during rain events. Construction waste and debris will not be accumulated in corridors or other building areas where it might cause a fire or safety hazard. Contractor shall provide a monthly summary of construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal, quantifying all materials generated at the work site and disposed of or diverted from disposal through recycling per SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

P. If required, submit documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

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1.8 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’s Representative. 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’s Representative 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 their expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, as prescribed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. 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, code or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall at his own cost for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the VA Campus as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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 the VA in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to VA Campus areas required to remain in operation.

G. Utilities Services: Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems, they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative. All such actions shall be coordinated with any Utility Company involved. All utility service disruptions to facility operations shall be coordinated with the COR and shall occur on weekends or after normal business hours as directed by the COR, provide 45 days’ notice for all utility service disruptions to the facility.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six-foot minimum height, around the construction area, material storage areas, and dumpsters/waste locations. All construction site fence posts shall be

100% CD 01 00 00 - viii installed secured to the ground by embedded posts or embedded rebar dowels (#4 rebar -4ft embedment & 3ft above ground – at each fence post)- at no time shall metal fence station bases or concrete pier blocks be used. Contractor shall provide and maintain visual screening fabric for all fencing (screens shall be adequately vented for wind).

Contractor shall provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware including hasps and locks. All gates shall be closed at all times except for required passage through gates, and gates shall be locked when workers are not present at site. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to assure VA access at any time. Contractor shall remove the fence when directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Contractor shall place all applicable safety signs as required by 29 CFR 1926, securely attached to fence or approved surface. Contractor shall also place construction area signs on the exterior of the construction fence alerting campus and contractor personnel that the fence is enclosing a construction area. Sign shall indicate Construction Area, Authorized Personnel Only, Hard Hats, eye protection, and safety shoes required - Spacing of signs shall not exceed 50’ on center, with a minimum of one safety sign on each direction of fence. Provide LED light strip, continuous, on top of fence and light during dark hours of day.

I. Work areas will be vacated by Government and turned over to Contractor after the date of Notice to Proceed, and all pre-construction activities and required submittals have been accepted by the COR.

J. When a areas are turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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 (VA 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 the VA Campus at all times.

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a contractor submitted, COR approved safety plan, and written approval from the COR to proceed.

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative, in writing, 45 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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Contracting Officer’s Representative may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at the contractor’s own expense.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 45 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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 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 VA Campus traffic, comply with the following:

1. The Contractor shall not block any road or street, walkway or building egress without requesting in writing for approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Written requests shall be made at least (30) days prior to proposed interruption. 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 work crosses 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative.

N. Coordinate this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

1.9 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Shall designate areas the areas agreed upon by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative all project working space, materials storage, and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur.

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified

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C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative 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. 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.

1.10 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VA’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 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. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Officer’s Representative and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements.

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

C. VA Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g.

aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition, in patient-care areas:

1. In case of a problem - the VA, with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from the site areas that have been part of the construction.

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed 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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed from present

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

3. The Contractor is required to alert the VA immediately in the event any known or suspected hazardous materials are disturbed or will need to be disturbed before proceeding with work. Hazardous materials, such as PCB’s, asbestos, lead paint, cleaning solutions and other harmful chemicals shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. In case of an accidental spill of hazardous materials, the Contractor shall take immediate action to contain the spill and notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Washing cement, plaster, paint, oil or grease, solvents, etc. into any drains is strictly prohibited.

REPORT ANY ACCIDENTAL SPILLS THAT MAY RUN INTO STORM DRAINS

IMMEDIATELY TO ENGINEERING SERVICE AT 858-642-6292.

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 as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Contractor shall protect all irrigation equipment designated to remain within the limit of work and ensure the continued irrigation of all existing planting areas to remain in place.

C. The project construction may affect irrigation operations beyond the limit of work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the irrigation operations beyond the limit of work, affected by the project construction, remain operational during construction.

D. The Contractor shall protect existing trees to remain by placing temporary fencing at the drip line of the trees. Provide 6’ high tree protection fencing completely enclosing the tree(s). Avoid driving major fence posts or stakes into major roots.

1. No stockpiling of materials, vehicular traffic, or storage is allowed within the tree protection zone.

2. No equipment or machinery shall be used within the tree protection zone. Work within the protection zone shall be done manually.

3. Treatment of roots exposed during construction. For roots, over 1 inch in diameter damaged during construction, make a clean straight cut to remove damaged portion of the root. All exposed roots should be temporary covered with damp burlap and covered with soil or mulch as soon as possible to prevent drying.

E. 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

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

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative. Existing work to be altered or extended and that which is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative 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, plants & irrigation system, 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, computer network, etc.) which are indicated on drawings or reasonably discovered during execution of the work and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings for which locations are unknown and not reasonably discovered will be considered for 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. Data and information (test borings, hydrographic data, test pits, weather conditions, etc.) furnished or referred to 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. (FAR 52.236-4)

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, 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 that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer’s Representative 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’s Representative 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)

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1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain one full size set of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officer’s Representative's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Contractor shall provide all final as-built drawings prepared in approved Autodesk AutoCAD compatible software. An electronic copy shall be delivered to the COR in both DWG format and PDF along with the two hard copy sets. Drawing size, style, and fonts shall match construction drawings provided to the contractor by the contracting officer. Coordinate with COR for allowable version of DWG files.

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on the VA

Campus and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed transitions.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. If applicable, the amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. If temporary construction power is not reasonably available or accessible, contractor shall provide a temporary power generator capable of supporting all construction power requirements at his own expense.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, transformers, and electrical panels, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges.

Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated equipment at contractor’s own expense.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Contracting Officer’s Representative a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity prior to approval to submit the contractor’s monthly pay application to the VA’s Contactor Payment system.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the VA Campus electrical distribution system where practical. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating

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2. Where Campus power is not practical or available for project power requirements, contractor shall provide portable power generators at contractor’s own expense.

E. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the VA Campus water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Contracting Officer’s Representative's discretion) of use of water from VA Campus system at no cost.

3. Provide drinking water for construction personnel at all times.

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the building.

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the building.

D. Notify Contracting Officer’s Representative in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Contracting Officer’s Representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

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1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. Contractor to provide digital photographic exhibit of existing site and work performed. Digital color photos shall be taken from a digital camera. Photos shall be transmitted to the COR by DVD in jpeg or tiff, and PDF formats.

B. Photos shall document all phases of construction and shall be updated weekly until the project has been completed. A minimum of five (5) Photos shall be taken during each work day. Photos shall be submitted each month along with the project invoice for monthly payment.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED WORK

A. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

B. For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as

SUBMITTALS.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES

A. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

1. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by

Contracting Officer’s Representative, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

2. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

3. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest…