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NORTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PROJECT #: 649-413

Radiology Expansion at NAVAHCS Prescott, AZ November 1, 2018

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Construction Specifications

Volume One – Divisions 01-06

649-413 Radiology Expansion at NAVAHCS

11/1/18

MECHANICAL ENGINEER SEAL PAGE

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF RECORD SEALS PAGE

ARCHITECT:

1. Name: Seth Cavin, AIA

2. Arizona Registered Professional Architect

3. Certificate No.: 62918

4. Responsible for the following Specification Divisions:

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ARCHITECT SEAL PAGE

MECHANICAL ENGINEER SEAL PAGE

MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

1. Name: John Sommers, PE

2. Arizona Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical)

3. Certificate No.: 62840

4. Responsible for the following Specification Divisions:

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EXPIRES 12/31/2019

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SEAL PAGE

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

1. Name: Jeffrey G. Wheeler, PE

2. Arizona Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical)

3. Certificate No.: 62834

4. Responsible for the following Specification Divisions:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00

000107.01 Civil Seal Page

000107.02 Architectural Seal Page

000107.03 Structural Seal Page

000107.04 Mechanical Seal Page

000107.05 Electrical Seal Page

000115 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

APPENDIX A GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY-NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 Metal Stairs

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 25 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 71 00 Roof Specialties

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 56 19 Pass Windows

08 56 53 Security Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 67 23 Resinous Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 80 00 Acoustical Treatment

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

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10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 51 26 Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

APPENDIX B IMAGING EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

13 49 16 RF Shielding for MRI

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

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23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System

28 13 53 Security Access Detection

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System

28 23 00 Video Surveillance

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

107-CS-001 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

107-CS-002 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

107-CS-100 OVERALL LAYOUT

107-CS-102 DEMOLITION LAYOUT

107-CS-103 SITE LAYOUT

107-CS-104 UTILITY LAYOUT

107-CS-105 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

107-CS-200 DETAILS

107-CS-201 DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor shall complete all work for Project 649-413, Radiology Expansion, as required by drawings and specifications.

The Contractor is responsible for all related site preparation including demolition and removal of existing structures, and for provision of all tools, equipment, temporary safety and environmental controls, labor, material, and services necessary to complete the work described in these contract documents.

B. Bidders are instructed to become familiar with the project and work site and to seek relevant information, and to verify all existing conditions before submitting bids/pricing.

C. Visits to the site by prospective bidders may be made only in accordance with the Contracting Officer and the information provided in the solicitation.

D. Offices of Spur Design, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), 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.

E. No work identified in the contract documents is intended to be accomplished, provided, or installed by means other than through this contract unless specifically stated to be accomplished by "the owner," "the VA," or designated as "VV" (VA-provided, VA-installed) or "VC" (VA-provided, contractor-installed).

F. Where, throughout the specifications and drawings, references are made to the Medical Center, NAVAHCS, the Government, the owner, and similar, they are intended to refer to the Contracting Officer representing the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, as proprietor representative of the property on which this work is to take place.

G. Where, throughout the specification and drawings, the titles COTR, COR, VA Engineer, authorized representative of the Contracting Officer and similar are used, they are intended to refer to the Contracting Officer's (Technical) Representative.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS—

A. Bid Item #1: All work shown on the contract drawings and as described in the contract specifications.

B. Bid Deduct Alt. #1: In the north portion of Wing ‘A’, including Staff

Toilet 118, Physicians Viewing Rooms 119, 122 and 123, PACS Technologist

120A, Supervisor 120B, Staff Lounge 117, and Meeting Room 125, Omit providing and installing floor finishes, casework, ceiling grid and tile, plumbing fixtures, mechanical ductwork (except minimum required as shown), power and data, wall furring, doors, and lighting (except for minimum required safety lights.

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C. Bid Deduct Alt. #2: In Storage Room 107, Women’s Toilet 106, Inpatient

Holding 110, Inpatient Holding 112, Storage 113, and Equipment Alcove 114 omit providing and installing floor finishes, gypsum board ceiling, casework, plumbing fixtures, mechanical ductwork (except minimum required as shown), power and data, wall furring, door, and lighting (except for minimum required safety lights.

D. Bid Deduct Alt. #3: In the MRI Prep Holding 146A, MRI Control Room 146B, MRI Scan Room 146C, and MRI Accessory Space 146D, omit providing and installing floor finishes, casework, ceiling finishes, plumbing fixtures, mechanical ductwork (except minimum required as shown), power and data, walls, doors, Copper RF Shielding, and lighting (except for minimum required safety lights.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

A. Construction (contract) performance schedule. Submit four (4) copies to the Contracting Officer. (Approval required prior to mobilization.)

B. Letter designating the Contractor's field superintendent, including individual qualifications, such as relevant experience in same/similar capacity (prior to mobilization). Provide emergency phone numbers allowing for 24-hour contact(s). Submit two (2) copies to the Contracting Officer.

C. A copy of the OSHA training certificate for the Contractor's field superintendent or other assigned safety personnel that will have overall responsibility for construction site safety (prior to mobilization). Include individual qualifications, such as relevant construction safety management experience on similar-sized projects with similar complexity. Submit two (2) copies to the COR.

D. List of designated competent persons (per OSHA definition) for each branch of work (or trade), as described in paragraphs 1.8, C, 1, 2, 3.

E. Project-specific fire safety plan. Submit three (3) copies to the

COR.

F. Letter identifying the Registered Land Surveyor or Registered Civil

Engineer (for layout of work) and indicating that the same is independent of the Contractor and has no financial interest in this contract. Submit two (2) copies to the Contracting Officer before mobilization.

G. Letter(s) of certification of survey control for the building foundation and subsurface utilities which cross the building foundation (see paragraphs 1.18, C and D)

H. Letters of certification of survey control for each building level, for structural steel elevation and roof deck elevation (see paragraph 1.18, D).

I. One (1) set of contract drawings with revisions and as-installed information red-lined and, as required, cut and pasted into the set.

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One (1) set of contract specifications with contract amendments, addenda, and changes posted. One (1) set of all applicable as-installed shop drawings. Submit to the COR.

J. Submit O&M manuals under the applicable specification section, rather than under this section. Submit O&M data to the COR. Unless indicated otherwise, submit three (3) copies of O&M manuals.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. The contract drawings and specifications will be available on-line and on compact disc, in .pdf format, from the Contracting Officer.

Printed copies, for the purpose of bid preparation, for sets to be used for construction, for sets to be used in documenting as-installed conditions, and for submittal of record documents are to be made by the Contractor from the electronic files, without additional expense to the Government.

B. CAD files (.dwg format) will be provided to the Contractor, upon request, as required for preparation of shop drawings for various elements of work.

1.5 WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULING

A. Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, except where necessary to accomplish work during nighttime hours or weekends

('off-hours') due to utility service interruptions, impacts to normally-occupied building spaces, parking, or through-traffic routes. Where work needs to be accomplished during off-hours, the

Contractor shall schedule the specific days and work hours at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance by submitting a written request for off-hours work to the COR stating specifically what work will be done, areas of work, and days/hours of work required. Where utility interruptions are required, follow procedures outlined in paragraph 1.10. The following Federal Holidays represent one annual cycle and are the dates that might fall within the contract performance period:

September 7, 2015 Labor Day

October 12, 2015 Columbus Day

November 11, 2015 Veterans Day

November 26, 2015 Thanksgiving Day

December 25, 2015 Christmas Day

January 1, 2016 New Year's Day

January 18, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday(observed)

February 15, 2016 Presidents Day

May 30, 2016 Memorial Day

July 4, 2016 Independence Day

B. Generally, the work shall be planned for accomplishment in a 40-hour work week. Where a significant number of off-hours work is required in any given week, the Contractor shall alter the standard work shifts for the week, rather than operating multiple work shifts over

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consecutive days, unless otherwise approved by the COR for the benefit of the Medical Center.

C. Any premium wages paid by the Contractor, by virtue of the

Contractor's schedule for off-hours work and/or a decision, by the

Contractor, to exceed 40-hours per week, are considered to be part of the original contract price, unless the need is caused by a change to the original contract.

D. Prior to mobilizing, a contract performance schedule is required to be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting

Officer.

1. The format is at the discretion of the Contractor. However, all elements of the final as-installed work shall be represented and functional systems that operate independently shall not be categorized together. The activities in the schedule shall not have an average duration of greater than two weeks and any individual activity shall not exceed four-week duration, without further breakout.

2. Documentation of activity relationships is not required and the

Contractor is not required to construct a schedule in CPM format.

If the Contractor elects to create a schedule in CPM format, any related documentation that is provided will be reviewed.

However, the Contracting Officer's approval will not serve to validate all activity relationships.

3. The schedule shall identify the notice to proceed, the start of mobilization at the site and all work thereafter to the date of substantial completion. The schedule shall utilize the entire contract performance period.

4. The contract performance schedule can be completed manually or can be completed with the use of commercially-available computer software. It is recommended that the format consist of a simple bar chart or take the form of a Gantt chart.

E. The Government reserves the right to stop or suspend work at any point if the need demands it to meet primary health care responsibilities, to respond to a local or National emergency, or to protect patients, staff, and members of the public. If the

Government suspends work, the contract shall be extended by as many days as the work was suspended.

1.6 SUPERVISION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. The Contractor shall assign a field superintendent to be on the work site at all times that work is in progress. The field superintendent shall not be assigned to other contracts concurrently. The field superintendent shall have authority to make all contract decisions on behalf of the Contractor and to sign contract documentation. In the event that the field superintendent is absent for personal reasons, the Contractor shall temporarily designate an alternate to function in the same capacity.

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B. A letter designating the field superintendent shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to mobilization of manpower or equipment. If the designation is changed temporarily or permanently, an additional letter shall be provided.

C. A pre-construction meeting will be held, at the Contracting

Officer's work location, at a time considered practical after contract award and prior to the start of work on the site. Contract and administrative procedures will be reviewed and technical contract matters will be discussed as appropriate. At this time, work areas can be visited and inspected, at the Contractor's request.

D. Once manpower is mobilized, or prior to that time at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, weekly project status meetings will be held at a location determined by the Contracting Officer. At each weekly meeting, the Contractor shall provide an updated typewritten

"look-ahead" which includes a list of detailed work tasks that are planned for the upcoming two-week period, keynoted back to the relevant activities in the approved contract schedule. Include any milestones at which the Contractor expects to perform contract-required tests and/or wishes to have the COR or any VA-retained inspection services perform interim inspections.

E. The COR, as a representative of the Contracting Officer, will visit the work site daily, but not on a predetermined schedule. If the

Contractor has questions for technical clarification, the Field

Superintendent can visit the COR's office and/or ask questions at the work site. There will be workdays when the COR is unavailable.

In that case, an alternate will be assigned by the Contracting

Officer.

F. For questions with significant contractual implications, the

Contractor is encouraged to submit written requests for information

(RFIs). If a question is presented verbally which is of significant complexity and/or needs to be referred to the A/E, the COR may request that it be submitted in the form of a written RFI.

G. Conduct of Contractor's personnel:

1. During regular tailgate/safety meetings, the Contractor shall remind all workers of the significance of working in a hospital facility with regard to conduct, noise levels, etc.

2. Operating of radios, music players, etc., is allowed in areas not occupied by VA staff, patients, and visitors. However, the volume shall be controlled so as not to be audible to staff or others in areas adjacent to the work.

3. Workers' conduct while on Federal property is subject to Federal laws and regulations. This extends to conduct in accordance with non-discrimination and not engaging in sexual harassment. Any such incident of offensive behavior relating to discrimination or sexual harassment will be investigated immediately. Offending

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individuals will be permanently removed from the property and not allowed to return for the contract duration.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Area Enclosure: The Contractor shall provide a temporary locked fence around the building site and storage/staging area. The fence shall be at least 6 feet high and shall include man-gates and protected access for pedestrian passage to the existing building entrances/exits, as well as vehicle gates/operable fence sections for access by construction vehicles, emergency response vehicles, and for access by a fuel truck (to the diesel-engine generator immediately north of the existing building). See drawing 78-GI 002 for additional information. The temporary locked fence shall be secured with stakes into the ground or by physical attachment to existing founded structures. The man-gates for the purpose of providing access to the existing building will be padlocked and keyed for staff access, except when a separated, fenced pathway can be provided, in which case no gate at the perimeter is required.

1. The protected access to the existing building shall be no less than 6 feet wide and shall be accessible to Medical Center staff at all times. No more than one of the two existing building entrances/exits shall be closed at any time. Plans for closing either of the two existing building access paths shall be continuously coordinated with the COR in advance of any closure.

2. Assure that the fenced construction areas enclosing the building site are kept closed at all times, except when moving vehicles in or out of the site. Assure that the fenced construction area is secure and access gates are locked at the end of each work shift and at any time during a work shift when the Contractor's personnel are not present at the site. At least one access into the construction site shall use a 'daisy-chained' locking arrangement allowing both the Contractor's padlock and a VA padlock to provide access. Such access is intended for inspection by the COR and for emergency response (Municipal fire, VA Police, or VA maintenance). VA Police will patrol the property in the vicinity the construction site regularly and throughout the entire 24-hour day. While VA Police will identify any irregularities and will attempt to intervene if any suspicious activity is observed, VA Police, the Contracting

Officer, and the Government as a whole are not responsible for any loss within the Contractor's fenced work area. If any loss occurs, and it is possible that Government personnel were involved, the VA Police will investigate on behalf of the

Contractor.

B. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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1. Construction vehicles shall travel only on existing permanent roads and on temporary paths pre-designated and approved by the

COR in the areas of construction. Construction vehicles shall not stand on existing roads, except when approved in advance by the COR for defined construction activities.

2. Vehicles used by workers for commuting can be parked in the new building construction area to the extent that space allows.

Otherwise, workers' vehicles can be parked in existing permanent lots on the Medical Center property. In this case, assure adherence to existing parking restrictions, as identified by signage. VA Police will enforce parking regulations and vehicle owners will be liable for citations and fines.

C. Identification Badges: All employees of the Contractor and subcontractors shall maintain and display temporary identification badges during the course of the contract, while on AVAHCS property.

Generally, the identification badges shall be displayed in the front, above the waist, when workers are on the site. When performing tasks outside of buildings, in excavations, manholes, utility spaces, etc., that might render the identification badge a safety hazard or where the badge could easily be lost, a worker's identification badge can be kept in a pocket and shall be readily accessible in the event that it needs to be displayed upon request.

Under certain security conditions, the badge may be needed to gain entry on to the property. Identification badges will be manufactured by the Government and shall be provided to the

Contractor at no cost.

D. Photography on the VA premises is not allowed except in locations and under conditions approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

1.8 FIRE SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 ........ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

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

51B-2009 ....... Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

241-2009 ....... Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

C. Workplace safety in accordance with OSHA standards: The Contractor's on-site field superintendent, or other assigned safety personnel who

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will be present continuously at the jobsite and will have overall responsibility for construction safety, shall have a current (within the previous three (3) years) OSHA certification of training

(minimum thirty (30) hours) in construction industry safety and health regulations (29 CFR 1926). The field superintendent, or other assigned personnel, shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor with regard to the Contractor's forces and those of all subcontractors sufficient to make corrections to work practices, to take tools/equipment out of service, etc., as required to meet the Standards. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the current 30-hour training certificate of the person responsible for overall safety on the site, prior to mobilization and at any time this assignment is transferred to another individual.

D. Safety control for individual trades:

1. The Contractor shall assure that a "competent person" (CP), as defined by OSHA (29 CFR 1926.32(f)) is present in the work area, as applicable to each individual branch of work (or trade) at times when work in the applicable branch (or trade) is in progress. Anyone designated as a competent person shall have current (within the previous three (3) years) training (minimum ten (10) hours) in construction industry safety and health regulations (29 CFR 1926) and shall maintain, on record with the

Contractor's field superintendent, a certificate of such training.

2. Each CP shall have the authority to correct unsafe work practices and to stop work within his/her branch/trade, if necessary, until unsafe conditions can be corrected. Owner engineering and safety personnel reserve the right to review the applicable training certificate for any designated CP.

3. The Contractor shall submit a typewritten list of all competent persons (CP), as applicable to each branch of work/trade.

Include, for each CP, a list of qualifications for this designation and the date of completion of the required OSHA training. Update the list of CPs as required throughout the course of the contract.

E. Worker safety training: All workers on the site shall have completed a minimum 10-hour OSHA construction safety training course and shall have documentation certifying such training. The Contractor shall maintain this documentation and make it available for review upon request. In addition, all workers on the site shall receive relevant safety competency training based on the existing project activities and hazards. The field superintendent (or other assigned safety personnel) and/or other competent persons for individual trades shall conduct weekly safety training for all on-site personnel. This training shall be documented and maintained by the field superintendent.

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F. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to mobilization, prepare and submit for approval a project-specific fire safety plan detailing fire safe construction procedures; routine fire safety inspection responsibilities by contractor-personnel; site access ways to remain clear for egress of construction personnel, egress of occupants in the existing Building 78, and ingress of emergency personnel and vehicles; locations of and types of fire extinguishing equipment on the worksite; schedule for activation of the extended fire suppression system and fire alarm system; and other applicable features. All workers, prior to beginning work on the site and periodically thereafter, shall receive fire safety training in accordance with this plan as part of overall construction safety instruction.

G. The Contractor shall, on a daily basis, perform a thorough safety inspection to include all areas under the Contractor's control, with an emphasis on general worksite safety, proper maintenance of temporary utility connections and temporary extended power circuits, fire safety plan elements, adequacy of debris removal, maintenance of the site security, pest control, and other features as appropriate. The daily log form shall be used for daily construction safety reporting.

H. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for municipal fire emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

I. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from 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).

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

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10. Additional extinguishers may be required, at certain intervals as applicable, through the hot work permitting process.

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

L. Fire Alarm Devices: Once placed into service, do not impair or obstruct fire alarm initiating devices or notification appliances without prior approval from the COR. Attempt to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke and thermal fire detectors when working in areas where existing devices are installed. Contact the

COR in advance to take detectors out of service and to obtain temporary covers where appropriate (see paragraph 1.10, J, 3). When temporary covers are approved for use, remove them at the end of each work shift.

M. Cutting, welding, soldering, and brazing (hot work): Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

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51B. Where hot work is to be performed inside or within 15 feet of buildings occupied by VA personnel, or under cover in new construction where that cover is connected to the existing Building

78, advance coordination with the COR is required along with issuance of a hot work permit. A copy of NFPA 51B is available for review from the COR.

1. NFPA 51B: Management is defined as the Contracting Officer

2. NFPA 51B: Individual responsible for authorizing hot work operations is the COR.

3. NFPA 51B: The supervisor is defined as the Contractor and his/her designated field superintendent.

4. Hot work permits shall be posted in the work area. In order to obtain a hot work permit, the Contractor shall submit a written request minimum two (2) work days prior to the planned work.

5. The specific work and surrounding area will be inspected by the

COR and the facility Safety Manager. Permits will be issued with specific conditions that are determined appropriate and effective pursuant to the scope of work.

6. Upon completion of the work authorized by the permit, the

Contractor shall complete the bottom portion of the permit indicating a fire safe condition and return a signed copy to the

COR.

N. Execute work in a manner to interfere as little as possible with the normal functioning of the Medical Center and with work being done by others. Keep roads and parking lots clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment, and vehicles at all times.

O. Smoking is prohibited inside occupied buildings and within 35 feet of occupied buildings, except at designated smoking areas. A temporary designated smoking area can be set up near the northwest perimeter of the construction site. The exact location and layout of that area is subject to approval by the COR. The area will need to have extinguishing receptacle(s) and will need to remain free of combustible materials.

P. The Contractor shall provide and maintain barricades as required to protect the public from any utility trenches or other obstructions to pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic outside of the fenced construction site. Use substantial barricades, such as single or double-panel horses with warning tape, rather than traffic cones, for obstructions in general pedestrian areas outside of construction fences. Utility trenches or excavations deeper than 24 inches shall be surrounded with plastic protective fencing (nominal 3-feet high), wrapped snuggly around temporary (garden-type) fence posts, except where the excavation is deeper than 48 inches, in which case 6-foot high chain link fencing shall be used. Any excavations in the roads shall have barricades with flashing lights on all sides and at points where access to closed roads occur. Where roads are closed, 11/1/18

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provide signage conforming to MUTCD at points of access. Temporary barricades shall be provided and placed at the Contractor's expense and will not be provided by the Owner.

1.9 PROGRESS REPORTING

A. Daily logs shall be completed by the Contractor and submitted to the

COR no later than the midpoint of the work shift on the following workday. This form will double as a daily safety inspection reporting form (see paragraph 1.8, G).

B. On a monthly basis, concurrent with applications for payment, the

Contractor shall post actual progress to the approved contract performance schedule. At this time, the schedule shall be revised to include any contract supplemental agreements and to address any deficiencies in progress against the approved schedule. When making these revisions, the date of substantial completion shall not be altered, unless a contract time extension has been issued or has been included as part of a contract supplemental agreement.

C. After the VA assumes custody of the project, daily logs are no longer required and the Contractor shall schedule any punch list work or any guaranty work with the COR before commencing such work.

When completing punch list or guaranty work, the Contractor shall check in and out with the COR.

1.10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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 [and from tire marks]. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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curbs, or other hardscape over which the Contractor's vehicles have traveled.

D. 6-foot chain-link construction fencing is required around the building site. Construction fences can be moved and reconfigured as appropriate for protected pedestrian access to the existing building and as construction activities progress. Exact configurations for fencing shall be approved by the COR.

E. Removal and disposal of waste is part of the original contract price. Empty trash dumpsters before they are completely full, assuring that containers do not allow debris to fall out or be removed by wind. Do not use existing waste containers on the site for construction waste disposal. See specification section 01 74

19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT, for more detailed information.

F. The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures, during earthwork operations and at other times, to control dust generated from the areas of exterior construction. Provide a water spray during earthwork operations to keep dust close to the ground. Continuously clean the protected pedestrian access ways in order to minimize dust/dirt migration into the occupied building.

G. Work in occupied buildings: Work in the mechanical equipment yard, in the mechanical/electrical equipment room and in the corridor ceilings near temporarily closed building exits can be done during normal work hours, subject to noise and vibration issues. Work in normally-occupied rooms or accessible corridors in the existing building will need to be accomplished during night or weekend hours.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services at all times except when interruptions are approved in writing by the COR. Where necessary to cut existing pipes or conductors, they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. When necessary to interrupt a utility service, provide a request, in writing, to the COR minimum fourteen (14) calendar days in advance. The request shall state the service to be interrupted, the point of isolation, the extent of areas impacted, the reason for interruption (extent of contract work to be accomplished), and the requested start time, and the estimated duration.

2. After receipt and evaluation of request for utility service interruption, the Contractor will be given a written reply indicating when the interruption can be accomplished such that the normal function of the Medical Center is maintained or impact is minimized. Most utility interruptions will be required to be accomplished in evening or weekend hours. The Medical Center will attempt to accommodate the Contractor's request to every extent possible. However, work required during off-hours is considered to be within the price of the original contract, unless the off-hours work is a consequence of work required as part of a contract modification.

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3. Where required to avoid nuisance alarms, smoke and fire detectors can be temporarily taken out of service during individual work shifts with minimum one (1) day advanced verbal request.

4. In almost all cases, work on electrical power terminations requires de-energizing. If the Contractor plans to work on an energized electrical circuit for any reason, notification shall be provided to the COR, in writing, minimum fourteen (14) calendar days in advance. Notification shall identify the specific device(s)/circuit(s) and the work to be done, and shall include a job-specific safety plan, addressing a list of protective equipment to be used by personnel performing the work, sequential procedure for the work, safety barriers and their locations, and exit pathways. A risk assessment will be accomplished at management levels separate from the COR and the

Contractor will be notified of approval and coincidental safety requirements or of disapproval.

I. Noise and vibration impacts: Use of equipment or tools that transmit vibrations and/or loud noises through occupied building shall be scheduled with the COR at least two (2) workdays in advance. Since much of the work will create noise at the existing building interior, it will be allowed to proceed during normal hours; however shall be limited by instructions provided by the COR, as reasonable, to allow the building occupants to function as normally as possible.

Specific activities that will create extensive noise/vibration may be limited to evenings or weekends.

1.11 ALTERATIONS

A. Pre-construction survey: Before work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and the Contracting

Officer and furnish a report to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

1. Condition of existing site improvements to remain, existence of any features that need to be removed or altered and not addressed on the contract drawings, missing or additional landscape plants/materials as compared to the contract drawings.

2. Existing condition and types of doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered.

3. Existence and condition of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical piping/conduit and equipment at designated points of connection.

4. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions.

5. Any other information considered relevant to the contract requirements and assumed liability.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or 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

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contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES"

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

C. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Where walls or roofs are being penetrated by new utility piping, they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Protect the interior of Building at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency.

3. Provide temporary protection for existing plants that are to remain, assuring minimum risk of physical damage, continuation of sunlight exposure, and access to rainwater.

1.12 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Given that the work in this contract is mostly new construction on a site that is occupied by staff but geographically remote from patient care areas, infection prevention measures are few. However, the Contractor shall control dust, as referenced in paragraph 1.10, G, and shall protect building interiors from weather inclemency

(paragraph 1.11, C).

B. When performing work in the existing building, prepare the work area

(floors, walls, built-in surfaces, equipment and furnishings) in advance to allow for effective and rapid clean-up at the end of each work shift. The Contractor shall maintain an inventory of matching ceiling tile (and grid if necessary) to provide replacements for any ceilings damaged during installation of new work above. At the end of each work shift in areas that are normally-occupied, thoroughly vacuum all surfaces, with HEPA-filtered equipment that have been impacted by the construction activities. If necessary, in lieu of or in addition to vacuuming, wet-clean any surfaces to remove spills, using disinfecting cleaning agents.

1.13 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Any items shown on demolition plans to be salvaged and turned over to the VA shall be identified, to the COR, in advance of removal.

The COR will make arrangement for a location on the local property to which the Contractor can deliver the item or for the VA staff to pick up the item. Such items shall be removed or dislodged from the existing location in such a manner as to not incur any damage.

B. Items shown to be removed on the demolition plans and not salvaged to the VA shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed, by the Contractor, from the Medical Center facility property.

1.14 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation 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 avoid damaging

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vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees to remain are accidentally broken during contract performance, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound.

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is incorporated by reference in the contract clauses in the front of this project manual.

The Contractor is considered a construction site operator for the purpose of the regulation and is required to submit a Notice of

Intent to the Texas Department of Environmental Quality.

Requirements established thereafter by the State, for either a Storm

Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or waiver thereof is the

Contractor’s responsibility, along with applicable fees.

1. Erosion control and related environmental control features shown on the contract drawings are mandatory, whether or not they are specifically included in a SWPPP.

2. Temporary environmental control measures outlined in specification section 01 57 09 are mandatory. However, if any conflicts occur between these requirements and the Local general permit, the conditions of the general permit shall govern.

1.15 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, electrical conduits and conductors that are in service without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. 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 and…