ATTACHMENT_6_-_FINAL_SPECIFICATIONS_B24_-_VOLUME_1_-_10-31-2018.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

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VA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER

Building 24

Mental Health Care and Sleep Lab Units

VOLUME 1

PROJECT NO. 662-607

Submission 100%

Addendum 1

February 10, 2017

(Updated 10-31-2018)

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 240, San Ramon, CA 94583 Tel No. (925) 830 1925 Fax No. (925) 830 2750 www.ecifm.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS VA

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 08-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 08-18 01 32 16 Project Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

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01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 05-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 06-10 N/A N/A N/A 03-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 04 – Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 10-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 05 31 00 Steel Decking 11-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 08-18 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 12-05 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-04 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-07 N/A N/A N/A 03-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND

COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 05-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 07 30 10 Self-Adhering Rubberized Asphalt

Moisture Barrier 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

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DIVISION 07 - continued VA

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07 52 00 Cold-applied Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

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07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 07 65 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Flashing 08-08 10-15 03-16 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 04-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 07 84 00 Firestopping 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 02-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and

Storefronts 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 03-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 08-18 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 80 00 Glazing 12-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

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09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 02-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 10-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 - - 10-15 03-16 09 68 00 Carpeting 08-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 09 77 00 Special Wall Surfacing (glass fiber reinforced plastic paneling) 02-17 - - - 02-17

09 91 00 Painting 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 06-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 11-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 11-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 03-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 02-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – not used

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS VA

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12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 12 36 00 Countertops 05-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Grid and Frames N/A N/A N/A 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

12-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 09-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning/Fire Suppression System 07-10 N/A N/A N/A 03-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08 N/A N/A N/A 03-16

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for

Plumbing Equipment 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing

Piping 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 10-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING,

AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC 11-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC

Piping and Equipment 11-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, & Balancing HVAC 12-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 07 11 HVAC and Plumbing Insulation 12-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for

HVAC

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23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11-04 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 12-07 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 05-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station

Air-Handling Units 04-03 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL VA

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

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26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts and Below)

09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

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26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems

04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 05 71 Electrical System Protective Device

Study 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 09 13 Electrical Power Monitoring and

Control 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 24 11 Distribution Switchboards 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 24 16 Panelboards 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 29 11 Motor Starters 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 43 13 Transient-Voltage Surge Suppression 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

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27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

28 13 11 Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) 11-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 28 13 16 Access Control System and Database

Management 11-09 01-11 N/A 10-15 03-16

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-05 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 07-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

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32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 32 90 00 Planting 09-08 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES VA

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33 10 00 Water Utilities 12-05 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 10-06 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 11-05 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16 33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 02-10 01-11 03-11 10-15 03-16

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT

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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 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 As-Built Drawings

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS: N/A

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 PARKING

1.33 I.D. BADGES

1.34 RADIOLOGY AND BIO SAFETY: N/A

1.35 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.36 DAILY LOGS

1.37 TB TESTING REQUIREMENTS

1.38 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS MANAGEMENT

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials needed to perform all demolition, replacement, testing, installation, finishes and commissioning required by this scope located at the San Francisco

Veterans Affairs Medical Center as required by specifications.

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

Contracting Officer for the project.

C. This project is to take no longer than 455 calendar days from notice to proceed. This project will be phased and temporary electrical and control feeds will be necessary to keep the system operational, the contractor shall reflect this in his proposal.

D. The contractor will dispose of all equipment components demolished or replaced as part of this project.

E. The contractor will be obligated to re-route all conduit and feeds as necessary to complete the installation as shown on attached diagrams for the newbuilding. All utility outages shall occur at night or over the weekends and should be priced that way.

F. Contractor shall perform work and have deliveries scheduled to the site to minimize traffic disruptions to the facility during contract work hours. The Contractor shall coordinate deliveries and activities to avoid having vehicles queuing and/or idling.

G. All crane lifts must be completed over weekends and must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

H. Construction documents are included and are considered part of the scope requirements.

I. The Contractor shall provide independent third party testing, inspection and laboratory services and submit each qualification and certification to the COR and Architect/Engineer of Record for approval. The contractor shall provide independent third party services for all testing, inspection, and laboratory service as required in the drawings and specifications. The contractor shall provide the COR a minimum of 10

01 00 00 -2 days’ notice before each testing and inspection activities to allow the

A/E of record an opportunity to observe.

J. The Contractor shall provide professional underground utility location services to maps all existing utilities running through the project site. Prior to starting ground disturbing activity, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR for approval a plan which documents all located utilities and proposed demolition/relocation of utilities to complete excavation work.

K. The contractor shall also hire a qualified Professional Archeologist to monitor the site during excavation activities. The Archeologist shall provide a written observation report after all excavation activities are complete of the observed work.

L. The Contractor shall maintain pedestrian safety while working in front of Building 8 and Building 21. The contractor shall develop and post signage for pedestrian detour routes, construct barriers providing pedestrians protection from all construction and vehicle hazards, and post signage to warn drivers and encourage slower/safer speeds. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment and material for such pedestrian/vehicle detours signage and barriers. All detour routes shall be ADA accessible.

M. The contractor shall employ Tier 4 engines, natural gas engines, or the equivalent retrofitted construction equipment to achieve Tier 4 engine emission standards.

N. Offices of Advance Design Consultants, 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.

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

COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

P. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

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VA’s security program and obtain a VA ID badge from VA police. See paragraph 1.33 below for ID badge process. Along with ID Badges all workers must be able to speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued.

Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only. Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request. Requests shall be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Q. The key personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to the VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of the 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 qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to replacement starting work.

R. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

S. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, 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. In addition to the 10-hours OSHA training, VA will provide site-specific training as determined by VA Competent Person with input from the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment team. Coordination of this required training will be accomplished through the COR. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, SFVAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of SFVAMC equipment, etc. All contractors, subcontractors, and vendors must receive this training

01 00 00 -4 in order to work at our facility. Failure to receive this training may cause debarment of contractor’s staff until such training is accomplished.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I:

Scope: This project includes all of the work listed in the specifications, drawings and Addendum 2 to include the demolition of Building 20, site improvement, and the construction of a new facility to support Mental Healthcare and Sleep Lab Studies (Building 24). The project will require the demolition of Building 20, which is a single-story building approximately 3,000 square feet, before the construction of Building 24. The new Building 24 is a two-story building with approximately 10,000 square feet, a mechanical penthouse, and an elevator. The new Building 24 will house four separate sleep study rooms, mental health exam rooms, and administrative spaces. “New Synthetic turf” as indicated on drawing C-3.0 should be considered future installation by others per A-1.2;

contractor to restore existing where disturbed and erosion control to be provided where potential for sediment to enter new/existing storm drains from project impacts. The contractor shall follow the drawings, specifications and Addendum 2 for this construction project. During the construction of Building 24, the contractor shall protect the existing buildings and historical structures from any damage from ongoing construction. The contractor hours of work for Building 24 construction activities are from 8:00am until 5:00pm unless authorized by the COR to work outside those hours on special circumstances.

B. ITEM II: Not Applicable.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, (1) set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Requests for additional sets of drawings will be made by the

Contractor’s at their own expense.

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 3 days notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

5. Contractor shall adhere to all security standards regarding VA data.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation

Package is not required.

C. Guards: N/A

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Generally, locking hardware used here must be Class 1 and ADA compliant.

Where key locks are required, these locks must conform to the lock cylinders currently in use here; this means that the locks must accept our Best 7-pin interchangeable cores. The industry nomenclature for this would be:

“I/C small format 7 pin core”.

1. Door locks used throughout this installation are of two types:

cylindrical and mortise. Cylindrical locks are preferred because they cost less, break down less often, and require a simpler door preparation. In addition, they leave a stronger door after they have been installed.

2. Exit hardware used on this station must also accept the Best cylinders mentioned above. Additionally, it should be surface mounted, and not mortise style. Vertical locking rods, when used, must also be surface mounted. Internal rods are prone to breakage and require door removal to repair.

3. We have found some brands of locks, exit hardware and door closers have proven more trouble-free than others. Following is a list of acceptable locks and functions:

Office Lock: Schlage ND53BD-626-RHO.

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Function: Lock is always open on inside, locked by button on inside.

Storeroom Lock: Schlage ND80BD-626-RHO.

Function: always locked on outside, always open inside, key retracts Bolt.

Privacy Lock: Schlage ND40BD-626-RHO.

Function: Bathroom lock. Button locks from inside, coin or screwdriver unlocks. It cannot be left unlocked upon leaving room.

Passage Set: Schlage ND10S-626-RHO.

Function: Passage. Two levers, always unlocked.

Classroom Lock: Schlage ND70BD-626-RHO

Function: always open inside, Key lock and unlock outside.

4. For exit hardware, Von Duprin 99 series, surface mounted. Generally, storeroom function preferred; when hardware needs to be left unlocked it can be dogged down.

5. Occasionally we install mechanical combination locks. They are:

Simplex Kaba lock, P/N# 1021B-26D-41. This number ensures that the lock will comply with our 7-pin small format Best cylinders.

6. If we must use mortise locks, we require the Schlage L-series with lever handles, in brushed chrome finish (626). I can supply part numbers and other information upon request.

7. For door closers, I would recommend LCN heavy-duty.

F. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. 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.

G. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

1.5 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.

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

E84-2015.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

30-2015..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2014..............National Electrical Code

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan

01 00 00 -8 detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES 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, SFVAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of SFVAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR 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 the areas that are described in phasing requirements 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 one-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. The Contractor shall inspect daily and document in the daily logs. The Contractor shall report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241.

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

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR and obtain permits from facility Safety through COR at least 48 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

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

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

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

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

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U. Above Ceiling Permit: Contractors are restricted from working above ceiling without the required Above Ceiling Permit. This required when working above any ceilings in the Medical Center outside of contained construction areas.

V. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied

VA unless approved by COR. If approved, use and installations shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time will VA approve temporary power connection from a critical electrical circuit.

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

COR. 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 COR 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 COR, 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 shown on the drawings or as determined by the COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as

01 00 00 -12 possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than four work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. 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.

G. Construction Safety Rounds: VA will perform Construction Safety Rounds weekly. Contractor superintendent or Contractor’s Competent Person will be present during these safety inspections. COR will identify the date and time of these weekly inspections.

H. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR 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 COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands

01 00 00 -13 and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

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

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 DAYS in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

01 00 00 -14 approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

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

3. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining pedestrian safety. While working in front of and in between Building 8 and

Building 212, the contractor shall schedule such activities to minimize impact, develop/post signage for pedestrian detour routes, construct barriers providing pedestrians protection from all construction and vehicle hazards, and post signage to warn drivers and encourage slower/safer speeds. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment and material for such pedestrian/vehicle detours signage and barriers. All detour routes shall be ADA accessible.

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N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations, and issues should be brought to the attention of the COR.

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

O. Noise: The contractor shall coordinate construction activity such that outside noise levels do not exceed 55 dBA Ldn. In the event the contractor cannot reduce noise by phasing or utilizing alternate equipment and methods, the contractor shall install temporary acoustic attenuating features/barriers in the “line of sight” between the noise source and receptor.

P. CONTRACT WORK HOURS and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

Standard daily contract work hours at the San Francisco VA Medical

Center (SFVAMC) are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time

(PST), Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays.

The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard. Notice shall include a detailed description of the type of work to be performed and its location. These

“non-standard” hours are referred to as “WHEN Hours” (Weekend-Holiday-

Evening-Night). The notice requesting work during WHEN hours shall be submitted not less than three (3) working days prior to each period of work scheduled at times other than normal duty hours to include Federal holidays. Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM PST. Therefore, approval is subject to the availability of the COR, the type of work to be performed, the specific hours requested, and the anticipated noise level that will be generated by contractor activity. Under no circumstance will the contractor proceed without express written approval of the Contracting Officer. When weekend work is approved by the COR, work shall be limited to 8 am to 5 pm construction period weekends, any time out side of that window will be considered evening or night work and will require its own approval.

1. Work Phasing/Scheduling: Contractor shall work closely with the COR in developing a work schedule for contract performance. Simultaneous or transitional work on/between multiple facilities may be required.

Advance coordination by the contractor is critical and required.

Note, Concurrent work performance is anticipated on all line items for this project.

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2. The work to be performed on this project will include occupied areas;

however arrangements may be made so that the particular area may be blocked off during performance of work if feasible. The contractor shall notify the COR of intent to start work in any specific assigned area. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience.

3. The contractor is required to have a minimum of crews for work covered by this contract, and provide additional crew(s) as the work justifies. Each crew shall be capable of operating simultaneously and independently of the other crew(s).

4. The following is a list of Federal Holidays observed by all Federal

Installations:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr, 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in September

Veterans Day, November 11

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Also included is any date specifically declared by the President of the United States of

America as a National Holiday.

5. No deliveries of construction equipment, materials, HVAC equipment, dumpsters (or pick up of dumpsters), cranes, concrete trucks, etc.

before 8:00 am on the weekdays and weekends. Exception will be for oversize loads that require delivery before a certain time due to permitting conditions, and shall require a minimum of 3 days’ notice to the COR prior to arrival at SFVAMC. No contractor vehicles, delivery vehicle, cranes, concrete trucks, hauling trucks, etc will be staged within 500 yards of the SFVAMC prior to driving onto SFVAMC grounds.

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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, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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 and/or

Supply Representative to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly.

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.

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E. Construction Barriers:

1. Barrier must be erected as a complete continuous system. The system is to extend from the floor to above the ceiling to complete an actual airless barrier.

F. Final Cleanup:

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

G. Disposal and Retention: Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items which 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. The Contractor shall store and protect such items identified by the COR.

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of SFVAMC’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.

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