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Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

Prepared in association with the following:

DUNHAM ASSOCIATES

CONSTRUCT LABORATORY ADDITION

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 438-440

2501 WEST 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOL I

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 14567

Issue for

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

11 JANUARY, 2019

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 45 35 Special Inspections 04-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 04-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 06 60 Schedule for Plastic Fabrication (Plastic Resin Panels) 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 40 00 Siding Panels 10-15 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 03-17 08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 30 50 Tile Setting Materials and Accessories 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 67 23 Epoxy Broadcast Urethane Topcoat 09 67 26 Epoxy Broadcast, Opt Finish with Urethane Topcoat

(EPY-1)

09 91 00 Painting 01-16 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for

Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU 07-14

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(RES-1, RES-2)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 08-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 92 19 Pneumatic Tube System - Computerized

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16

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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

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 SHEET INDEX

GI002 ABBREVIATIONS

GI003 GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

GI010 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI020 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC010 GROUND FLOOR INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN

GC011 FIRST FLOOR INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN

GC012 SECOND FLOOR INFECTION CONTROL & PHASING PLAN

STRUCTURAL

SI000

SI001

GENERAL NOTES

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SB101 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

SF111 EXISTING ROOF/FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SF112 BRICK LEDGE PLAN

SF121 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF150 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF160 DECK EDGE DETAIL

SF501 STEEL DETAILS

SF502 STEEL DETAILS

SF503 FRAMING DETAILS

SF504 FRAMING DETAILS

SF505 FRAMING DETAILS

SF560 FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE & STAGING PLAN

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AS100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE & STAGING PLAN

AD101 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD111 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD121 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AE101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

AE111 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

AE112 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE111.1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE112.1 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE121 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

AE122 SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE121.1 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE122.1 SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AC101 GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC121 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE150 ROOF PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE212 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE312 WALL SECTIONS

AE313 WALL SECTIONS

AE314 WALL SECTIONS (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE320 STAIR AND RAMP SECTIONS, ENLARGED PLANS &

DETAILS

AE411 ENLARGED PLANS

AE501 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE502 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS (DEDUCT ALTERNATE)

AE520 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE521 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE522 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE530 ROOF DETAILS

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AE540 INTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE550 INTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE560 CEILING DETAILS

AE601 EXTERIOR WALL & INTERIOR PARTITION TYPES &

DETAILS

AE602 OPENING SCHEDULE, DOOR TYPES AND FRAME TYPES

AE603 WINDOW TYPES AND PROFILE TYPES, LOUVER TYPES

AE640 MOUNTING HEIGHTS

INTERIORS

AF111 1ST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF121 2ND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF600 MATERIAL AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

AW111 1ST FLOOR WAYFINDING PLAN

AW121 2ND FLOOR WAYFINDING PLAN

AW601 WAYFINDING MESSAGE SCHEDULES & SIGNAGE DETAILS

IF121 2ND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

EQUIPMENT

QH120 2ND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN -OVERALL

QH411 2ND FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS & ELEVATIONS

QH412 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS & ELEVATIONS -

HISTOLOGY

QH413 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS & ELEVATIONS -

LABORATORY

QH414 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS & ELEVATIONS -

MICROBIOLOGY

FIRE PROTECTION

FP000 FIRE PROTECTION COVER SHEET

FP101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

FP111 1ST FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

FP121 2ND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

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PLUMBING

P000 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

P101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING

P111 1ST FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING

P121 2ND FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING

P150 ROOF PLAN - PLUMBING

P300 PLUMBING DETAILS

P400 ENLARGED PLANS - PLUMBING

P401 PLUMBING ISOMETRIC VIEWS

P500 PLUMBING SCHEDULE

MECHANICAL

MP000 PIPING COVER SHEET

MPD101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL - PIPING

DEMOLITION

MPD111 1ST FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL - PIPING DEMOLITION

MPD121 2ND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL - PIPING DEMOLITION

MP101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL - PIPING

MP111 1ST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL - PIPING

MP112 1ST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL - PIPING

MP113 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR PLANS - PIPING

MP121 2ND FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL - PIPING

MP150 ROOF PLAN - PIPING

MP300

MP301

MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP400 FLOW DIAGRAMS

MP401 FLOW DIAGRAMS

MP402 FLOW DIAGRAMS

MP403 FLOW DIAGRAMS

MP500 MECHANICAL PIPING SCHEDULES

MP600

MP601

CONTROL DIAGRAMS

CONTROL DIAGRAMS

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MP602 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MV000 VENTILATION COVER SHEET

MVD111 1ST FLOOR PLAN–MECHANICAL–VENTILATION-

DEMOLITION

MVD121 2ND FLOOR PLAN-MECHANICAL-VENTILATION-

DEMOLITION

MV111 1ST FLOOR PLAN–MECHANICAL-VENTILATION

MV121 2ND FLOOR PLAN–MECHANICAL-VENTILATION

MV150 ROOF PLAN-VENTILATION

MV300 MECHANICAL VENTILATION DETAILS

MV301 MECHANICAL VENTILATION DETAILS

MV500 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

E101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E111 1ST FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL

EL121 2ND FLOOR PLAN-ELECTRICAL-LIGHTING

EP121 2ND FLOOR PLAN-ELECTRICAL-POWER

ES121 2ND FLOOR PLAN-ELECTRICAL-SYSTEMS

E150 ROOF PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E300 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E301 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E400 ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM

E500 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E501 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

T000 TECHNOLOGY COVER SHEET

T111 1ST FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY

T121 2ND FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY

T200 ENLARGEMENTS - TECHNOLOGY

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T300 DETAILS - TECHNOLOGY

T400 RISERS - TECHNOLOGY

T401 RISERS - TECHNOLOGY

T500 SCHEDULES - TECHNOLOGY

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures including electrical and hvac for such project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer or contracting officer.

C. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an 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.

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.2 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) AND “COMPETENT PERSON” (CP):

A. The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site that will be identified as the SSHO to administer the

Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention

Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs.

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B. Further, all specialized Competent Persons for the work crews will be supplied by the respective contractor as required by 29 CFR 1926 (i.e.

Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and

Trenches/Excavations).

C. These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life

Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations).

However, the SSHO has be a separate qualified individual from the Prime

Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO

D. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor.

CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated

SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA as listed in

Section 1.8 below.

E. The repeated presence of uncontrolled hazards during a contractor’s work operations will result in the designated CP as being deemed incompetent and result in the required removal of the employee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-5: Material and Workmanship, Paragraph (c).

1.3 FALL PROTECTION

A. The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) for ALL WORK, unless specified differently or the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 requirements are more stringent, to include steel erection activities, systems-engineered activities (prefabricated) metal buildings, residential (wood) construction and scaffolding work.

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1. The use of a Safety Monitoring System (SMS) as a fall protection method is prohibited.

2. The use of Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) as a fall protection method is prohibited.

3. A Warning Line System (WLS) may ONLY be used on floors or flat or low-sloped roofs (between 0 - 18.4 degrees or 4:12 slope) and shall be erected around all sides of the work area (See 29 CFR 1926.502(f) for construction of WLS requirements). Working within the WLS does not require FP. No worker shall be allowed in the area between the roof or floor edge and the WLS without FP. FP is required when working outside the WLS.

4. Fall protection while using a ladder will be governed by the OSHA requirements.

1.4 SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER WORK PLATFORMS

A. All scaffolds and other work platforms construction activities shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.

B. The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) as stated in Section 1.16.

C. The following hierarchy and prohibitions shall be followed in selecting appropriate work platforms.

1. Scaffolds, platforms, or temporary floors shall be provided for all work except that can be performed safely from the ground or similar footing.

2. Ladders less than 20 feet may be used as work platforms only when use of small hand tools or handling of light material is involved.

3. Ladder jacks, lean-to, and prop-scaffolds are prohibited.

4. Emergency descent devices shall not be used as working platforms.

D. Contractors shall use a scaffold tagging system in which all scaffolds are tagged by the Competent Person. Tags shall be color-coded: green indicates the scaffold has been inspected and is safe to use; red indicates the scaffold is unsafe to use. Tags shall be readily visible, made of materials that will withstand the environment in which they are used, be legible and shall include:

1. The Competent Person’s name and signature;

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2. Dates of initial and last inspections.

E. Mast Climbing work platforms: When access ladders, including masts designed as ladders, exceed 20 ft (6 m) in height, positive fall protection shall be used.

1.5 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHES

A. All excavation and trenching work shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart

P. Excavations less than 5 feet in depth require evaluation by the contractor’s “Competent Person” (CP) for determination of the necessity of an excavation protective system where kneeing, laying in, or stooping within the excavation is required.

B. All excavations and trenches 24 inches in depth or greater shall require a written trenching and excavation permit (NOTE – some States and other local jurisdictions require separate state/jurisdiction-issued excavation permits). The permit shall have two sections, one section will be completed prior to digging or drilling and the other will be completed prior to personnel entering the excavations greater than 5 feet in depth. Each section of the permit shall be provided to the COR and/or other Government Designated Authority prior to proceeding with digging or drilling and prior to proceeding with entering the excavation. After completion of the work and prior to opening a new section of an excavation, the permit shall be closed out and provided to the COR and/or other Government Designated Authority.

The permit shall be maintained onsite and the first section of the permit shall include the following:

1. Estimated start time & stop time.

Specific location and nature of the work.

3. Indication of the contractor’s “Competent Person” (CP) in excavation safety with qualifications and signature. Formal course in excavation safety is required by the contractor’s CP.

4. Indication of whether soil or concrete removal to an offsite location is necessary.

5. Indication of whether soil samples are required to determined soil contamination.

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6. Indication of coordination with local authority (i.e. “One Call”) or contractor’s effort to determine utility location with search and survey equipment.

7. Indication of review of site drawings for proximity of utilities to digging/drilling.

The second section of the permit for excavations greater than five feet in depth shall include the following:

1. Determination of OSHA classification of soil. Soil samples will be from freshly dug soil with samples taken from different soil type layers as necessary and placed at a safe distance from the excavation by the excavating equipment. A pocket penetronmeter will be utilized in determination of the unconfined compression strength of the soil for comparison against OSHA table (Less than 0.5

Tons/FT2 – Type C, 0.5 Tons/FT2 to 1.5 Tons/FT2 – Type B, greater than 1.5 Tons/FT2 – Type A without condition to reduce to Type B).

2. Indication of selected protective system (sloping/benching, shoring, shielding). When soil classification is identified as “Type A” or

“Solid Rock”, only shoring or shielding or Professional Engineer designed systems can be used for protection. A Sloping/Benching system may only be used when classifying the soil as Type B or Type

C. Refer to Appendix B of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P for further information on protective systems designs.

3. Indication of the spoil pile being stored at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation and safe access being provided within 25 feet of the workers.

4. Indication of assessment for a potential toxic, explosive, or oxygen deficient atmosphere where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere exists or could reasonably be expected to exist. Internal combustion engine equipment is not allowed in an excavation without providing force air ventilation to lower the concentration to below OSHA PELs, 2501 West 22nd St. Construction Documents Sioux Falls, SD 57105

01 00 00 -6 providing sufficient oxygen levels, and atmospheric testing as necessary to ensure safe levels are maintained.

C. As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1), the estimated location of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, or any other underground installations that reasonably may be expected to be encountered during excavation work, shall be determined prior to opening an excavation.

1. The planned dig site will be outlined/marked in white prior to locating the utilities.

2. Used of the American Public Works Association Uniform Color Code is required for the marking of the proposed excavation and located utilities.

3. 811 will be called two business days before digging on all local or

State lands and public Right-of Ways.

4. Digging will not commence until all known utilities are marked.

5. Utility markings will be maintained

D. Excavations will be hand dug or excavated by other similar safe and acceptable means as excavation operations approach within 3 to 5 feet of identified underground utilities. Exploratory bar or other detection equipment will be utilized as necessary to further identify the location of underground utilities.

E. Excavations greater than 20 feet in depth require a Professional

Engineer designed excavation protective system.

1.6 CRANES

A. All crane work shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC.

B. Prior to operating a crane, the operator must be licensed, qualified or certified to operate the crane. Thus, all the provisions contained with Subpart CC are effective and there is no “Phase In” date.

C. A detailed lift plan for all lifts shall be submitted to the COR and/or other Government Designated Authority 14 days prior to the scheduled

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01 00 00 -7 lift complete with route for truck carrying load, crane load analysis, siting of crane and path of swing and all other elements of a critical lift plan where the lift meets the definition of a critical lift.

Critical lifts require a more comprehensive lift plan to minimize the potential of crane failure and/or catastrophic loss. The plan must be reviewed and accepted by the General Contractor before being submitted to the VA for review. The lift will not be allowed to proceed without prior acceptance of this document.

D. Crane operators shall not carry loads

1. over the general public or VAMC personnel

2. over any occupied building unless

a. the top two floors are vacated

b. or overhead protection with a design live load of 300 psf is provided

1.7 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, structural, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of portions of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ITEM II, BID ALTERNATES: An amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain Work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of the construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

Alternates described in this Paragraph are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement. The cost or credit for each Alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate

Alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract

Sum.

Provide amount of price adjustment to ITEM I for each Bid Alternate;

a. Bid Alternate 1: Pneumatic Tube System

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i. Base Bid shall include the cost to provide (furnish and install) the Pneumatic Tube System as specified and shown on the drawings.

ii. Alternate shall omit the Pneumatic Tube System entirely.

b. Bid Alternate 2: Steam Piping

i. Base Bid shall include the cost to provide (furnish and install) the steam piping as specified and shown on the drawings.

ii. Alternate shall omit the portions of the steam piping and related work as identified on the drawings.

c. Bid Alternate 3: Curtainwall System

i. Base Bid shall include the curtainwall system on the north and portions of the west elevations of the building addition as specified and shown on the drawings.

ii. Alternate shall omit the curtainwall system on the north and portions of the west elevations of the building addition. Provide brick veneer on insulated metal stud framing as specified and as shown as “Alternate” on the drawings.

1.8 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

1.9 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

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:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

1.10 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.

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

E84-2008 ............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 .............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007 .............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 ............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2007 .............National Electrical Code

241-2004 ............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the Project Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

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(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 (as appropriate for code)-hour fire-rated 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.

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

Project Engineer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

Project Engineer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers under

Interim Life Safety provisions as described and validated by Project

Engineer and paragraph L below.

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

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Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Project

Engineer.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Engineer.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Engineer. Obtain permits from facility Safety Specialist at least 0.5 hours in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.11 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

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Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. 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.

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G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Project Engineer with a schedule of approximate dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas, including office 224-1 and break-room 221-1, of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: shall be installed around any exposed demolition or excavation as approved by the COTR.

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor: Not applicable.

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 Project Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Project Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

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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

Project Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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 excavations for new utility lines cross existing roads, this constitutes a major interruption, and notification must be made at least 15 calendar days in advance.

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

Engineer.

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

O. Any new or existing utility that is uncovered and/or exposed shall be physically located by survey. Contractor is responsible for providing coordinates(x,y,Z) to the VA engineering department. All coordinates shall be in South Dakota state plains datum or by use of Sioux Falls VA existing control points.

1.12 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project Engineer and a representative of VA

Supply Service, 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:

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

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

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

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

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

Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition

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Government.

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

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.13 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer for review for

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23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

1. The Project Engineer and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Project

Engineer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Project Engineer. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and

Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt, debris and dust.

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal

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Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Project Engineer and Medical

Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Project Engineer and the Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape.

No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic.

Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.14 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be…