36E77618R0105-002.pdf

UPGRADE CATH LABS 2 & 3

PHASE 2: CATH LAB 2

VA MEDICAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

CD ISSUE

PROJECT MANUAL

January 19, 2018

VOLUME 1

DIVISIONS 00 - 14

VA PROJECT NUMBER 618-CSI-146

LHB PROJECT NUMBER 150499

LHB, Inc.

701 Washington Avenue North, Suite 200

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

VAMC Minneapolis Campus VA Project No.618-CSI-146 Upgrade Cath Labs 2 & 3 – Phase 2: Cath Lab 2 10/16

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SECTION 00 01 05

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

ARCHITECTURAL

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR

UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND I AM A DULY LICENSED ARCHITECT UNDER THE

LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

NATHAN POTRATZ, AIA REGISTRATION #: 49377 DATE: 01/19/2018

STRUCTURAL

UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

GREGG CURTIS, P.E. REGISTRATION #: 40883 DATE: 01/19/2018

MECHANICAL

BUD BRASCH, P.E. REGISTRATION #: 22716 DATE: 01/19/2018

ELECTRICAL

NATHAN WRIEDT, P.E. REGISTRATION #: 46305 DATE: 01/19/2018

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LHB Project No. 150499 00 01 10 - 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 05 Certification Page 10-16 00 01 10 Table of Contents 07-16 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 00 31 00 Available Project Information 01-17 Existing Cath Lab 2 Unistrut Assembly

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15m 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 33 23.01 Submittal Register 07-16 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures 12-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 Confined Space Assessment Form 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11m 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15 Preliminary Commissioning Plan 12-16

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15m

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15m 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 23 Impact Resistant Wood Doors 09-15 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16m 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-15 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 67 23 Resinous Poured in Place Resilient Flooring 07-14 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 Signage Copy Placement Reference Sheet 09-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 42 00 Operating Room Service Booms 09-15 Skytron Anesthesia Boom Skytron Workstation Boom Skytron Equipment Boom Skytron Panasonic Display

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16 Cath Lab 2 Radiation Shielding Report 12-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

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VOLUME 2

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 05 Certification Page 10-16 00 01 10 Table of Contents 05-16 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 02-15 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 23 Computer Room Air Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 07-16 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 20 Pathways for Communication and Electronic Safety and Security 07-16 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 05-14 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 73 Power System Studies 12-15 26 09 23 Lighting Control Systems and Devices 05-14 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 07-15

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26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 11-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 07-16 27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 06-15 27 12 00 Telecommunications Cabling Expansion 27 52 23 Nurse Call / Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm - Extension 04-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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LHB Project No. 150499 00 01 15 - 1 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS CD Issue January 19, 2018

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI0.21 Project Title Sheet

GI1.23 Code Plan and Code Summary

GI2.23 Phasing Plan

ARCHITECTURAL

AD1.23 Level 3 Demolition Plans

AD2.23 Level 3 Interstitial Demolition and Floor Plans

AS1.23 Level 3 Floor Plan and Reflected Ceiling Plan

AS2.23 Level 3 Finish Plan

AS4.21 Interior Elevations and Isometric Drawings

AS4.22 Interior Elevations and Isometric Drawings

AS5.21 Partition Types and Interior Details

AS6.21 Door & Frame and Schedule, Details, and Casework Details

AS7.21 Room Finish Schedule, Materials Finish List and Details

AS9.23 Signage Plan

STRUCTURAL

SS1.23 General Structural Notes, Demolition, Interstitial, & 4th Level Framing Plans

SS5.21 Details and Sections

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

M0.21 Mechanical Symbols and Abbreviations

MD1.21 Level 3 Ventilation and Hydronic Demolition Plan

MD1.22 Penthouse Mechanical Demolition Plan

MH2.21 Level 3 Hydronic Plan

MH3.21 Level 3 Ventilation Plan

MH3.22 Penthouse Mechanical Plan

MH3.23 70-AHPS-54 Air Handler Plans

MH6.21 Mechanical Details

MH6.22 Control Symbols and Diagrams

MH7.21 Mechanical Schedules

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PLUMBING

PL1.21 Level 2 Interstitial Plumbing and Med Gas Demolition Plan

PL1.22 Level 3 Plumbing and Med Gas Demolition Plan

PL2.21 Level 2 Interstitial Sanitary Plan

PL2.22 Level 3 Domestic and Sanitary Plan

PL4.21 Level 3 Medical Gas Piping Plan

PL5.21 Plumbing Details and Schedules

FIRE PROTECTION

FP0.21 Level 3 Fire Protection Plan

ELECTRICAL

E0.21 Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations

ED1.23 Level 3 – Lighting Demolition Plan

ED1.24 Level 3 – Power and Technology Demolition Plan

ES1.23 Level 3 – Electrical Lighting Plan

ES2.23 Level 3 – Electrical Power Plan

ES2.24 Level 3 Interstitial – Electrical Plan

ES3.23 Level 3 – Electrical Systems Plan

ES3.24 Level 3 – Electrical Overall Systems Plan

ES3.25 Penthouse – Electrical AHU Plan

ES7.21 Electrical Details

ES7.22 Electrical Details

ES7.23 Electrical Details

ES8.21 Electrical Schedules

ES8.22 Electrical Schedules

ES8.23 Electrical Schedules Conduit

ES9.21 Electrical Diagrams

ES9.22 Electrical Diagrams

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VENDOR DRAWINGS (Included for Reference Only)

C1 Cover Sheet

AN General Notes

AL Equipment Legend

A1 Equipment Plan

AD1 Transport Details

AD2 Equipment Details

AD3 Equipment Details

AD4 Equipment Details

AD5 Equipment Details

AD6 Equipment Details

AD7 Equipment Details

SN Support Notes

SL Support Legend

S1 Support Plan – Floor & Wall

S2 Support Plan – Ceiling

SD1 Support Details

SD2 Support Details

SD3 Support Details

SD4 Support Details

EN Electrical Notes

EL Electrical Legend

EL2 Electrical Legend

E1 Electrical Plan

E2 Raceway & Conduit Information

E3 Raceway & Conduit Information

E4 Raceway & Conduit Information

ED1 Electrical Details

ED2 Electrical Details

ED3 Electrical Details

ED4 Electrical Details

N1 Remote Service Network

N2 Remote Service Network

CHK Check List

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LHB Project No. 150499 00 31 00 - 1 AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION CD Issue January 19, 2018

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AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Existing Cath Lab 3 Unistrut Assembly:

1. These shop drawings indicate the existing unistrut assembly in Cath Lab 3, to be removed as part of Phase 1 of this project.

B. Existing Cath Lab 2 Unistrut Assembly:

1. These shop drawings indicate the existing unistrut assembly in Cath Lab 2, to be removed as part of Phase 2 of this project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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LHB Project No. 150499 00 31 00 - 2 AVAILABLE PROJECT INFORMATION

EXISTING CATH LAB 2 UNISTRUT ASSEMBLY

EXISTING CATH LAB 2 UNISTRUT ASSEMBLY

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN – NOT USED

1.30 SAFETY SIGN – NOT USED

1.31 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION – NOT USED

1.34 COMPLETION TIME

1.35 SCHEDULES

1.36 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

1.37 CONTRACTOR’S COST BREAKDOWN (SCHEDULE OF VALUES)

1.38 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.39 MINIMUM HOURLY RATES OF WAGES

1.40 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

1.41 KEYS AND BADGES

1.42 MSDS BOOK

1.43 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

1.44 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.45 PROHIBITION ON ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

1.46 DAILY LOGS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 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 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. A site walk will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer. Contractors should attend the site walk to familiarize themselves with site conditions and the full scope of the project. No additional site walks will be scheduled.

C. Offices of LHB, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction.

Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by 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 OSHA certified “competent person” will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

3. Provide documentation and certification for completed training for medium voltage splicing.

G. Confined Space Training:

1. The VA Medical Center Property has been surveyed for Permit Required Confined Spaces. An inventory of the spaces including the hazards and entry procedures are available from the Safety Manager. Entry may be required for the installation of electrical systems, controls, plumbing, pipe fitting and insulation as part of the project scope.

2. Contractor shall be trained in confined space entry prior to entering confined space.

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

H. Key Personnel:

1. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge, and adhere to the Key Personnel members that were provided. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with

LHB Project No. 150499 01 00 00 - 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CD Issue January 19, 2018 qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See Statement of Work (SOW).

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Specifications and drawings will be furnished electronically on a compact disk. Drawing and specification will be in Adobe PDF format.

B. Hard Copy drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, from electronic files furnished by the Issuing Contracting Officer.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 30 days notice to the COR so that security/escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. 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. Each contractor or subcontractor employee shall obtain a security clearance from the VA Medical Center. Obtaining a security clearance will require each contractor and/or subcontractor employee to report to the Facilities Engineering Project Section to complete paperwork and visit Human Resource Management for finger printing. When the employee has been cleared to work at the Medical Center, the employee shall return to have a picture taken and will be issued a badge at that time. Employees must schedule appointments with a Facilities Engineering Project Manager prior to arriving on site to complete security clearance paperwork. This process could take up to thirty days.

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

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

C. Guards: Not used

D. Key Control:

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

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E. 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.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor’s vehicles and workers vehicles are to be parked in Employee Parking lots.

Coordinate with Project Manager.

2. Shipping/Receiving dock parking; access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.5 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. The most recent versions of each publication apply.

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

E84 ................................ Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10 .................................. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30 .................................. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70 .................................. National Electrical Code

101………………………Life Safety Code

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

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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 the Project Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Project Manager 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 3m (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. Install fire-rated temporary construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts, interstitial spaces and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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 the Project Manager.

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

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Project Manager.

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

L. 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. Contractor shall provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with paragraph 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

LHB Project No. 150499 01 00 00 - 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CD Issue January 19, 2018 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 Manager.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Manager. Maintain a minimum of 2 smoke detectors in the spaces under construction at all times.

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Manager. Obtain permits from Project Manager the morning the work is to be completed, provide 24 hr. notice when possible. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

P. 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.

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

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the 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. Provide fire rated cabinets for hazardous material storage in the hospital.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Project Manager.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. 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 Manager where required by limited working space.

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1. All major noise producing activities shall be accomplished between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

2. Upgrades of Air Handler 54 (AHU-54) shall be accomplished between Friday nights beginning at 8:00 p.m. and be complete by Monday mornings at 5:00 a.m. Staff will occupy two office spaces in the construction area during construction activities.

AHU-54 shall be operational and supply air conditioning to the two offices served by the Air Handler by 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning. The Contractor shall review the documents to determine the required number of shutdowns to complete the upgrades.

3. Electrical shutdowns will require 60 day written notice to VA Project Manager for substations, transfer switches and 480V distribution panels. Shutdowns between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. that cannot restore full power shall be scheduled for weekends starting at 8:00 p.m. and be complete by Monday morning at 5:00 a.m.

4. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas. All storage locations must be approved by project COR.

5. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. There is currently minimal storage space available within the medical center. Contractors should plan for alternate storage outside the medical center.

Storage boxes will be allowed on VA Grounds or back parking lots with prior approval.

6. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

7. All materials stored on VA Premises must be labeled with contractor name, point of contact, telephone number, project title, date of storage, and project COR.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Manager with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Manager two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Project Manager and Contractor. See the Statement of Work (SOW) for phasing requirements of Cath Lab 3 and Cath Lab 2.

H. 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 Manager.

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 Manager. 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 an Energized Circuit Permit issued by the Project Manager.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Project Manager, in writing, 30 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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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 60 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Project Manager.

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

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

I. Abandoned Lines: All unused service lines shall be demoed to the source unless approved by the COR. 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.

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross 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 Project Manager.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Project Manager. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in paragraph 1.17, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, Project Manager, 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 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.

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 COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly.

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

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 Project Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA SAMPLES.

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. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity.

Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Project Manager. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

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a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Project Manager and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone.

Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts, interstitial spaces and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Interstitials: After all construction materials and disposable materials have been removed from the interstitial spaces, the contractor shall vacuum the interstitial floors within the construction limits of the project.

3. Mechanical Rooms: At the completion of the project, remove all construction related materials and disposable debris from the mechanical rooms used during construction.

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Relocate attic stock to areas designated by the COR. Sweep and mop entire mechanical room floors.

4. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

1.9 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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Project Manager.

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

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

1.10 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.11 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.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to paragraphs 1.6 Operations and Storage Areas, 1.7 Alterations, 1.11 Restoration for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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

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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.