620A4-18-204_Bid Specifications Vol I 02.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Project #620A4-18-204 VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Relocation of Audiology Castle Point Campus, Wappingers Falls, NY Bid Documents: 05/17/21

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 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 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 13 70 Sliding Door Partitions 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 51 13 Aluminum Windows 04-20 08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 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 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

13 21 49 Audiology Booth 01-21

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

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

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

1.8 HOT WORK PERMIT

1.85 ELECITRCAL WORK PERMIT

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.10 ALTERATIONS

1.11 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.12 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.13 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.14 RESTORATION

1.15 PHYSICAL DATA

1.16 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1.17 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.18 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.19 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.25 INSPECTION AND TESTS

1.26 INSTRUCTIONS

1.27 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.28 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

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1.31 CONTRACTOR PARKING

1.32 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION BADGES

1.33 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.34 ACCESS INTO KEYED AREAS

1.35 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT

1.36 FEDERAL POLICE

1.37 LOST AND FOUND

1.38 REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.39 SEXUAL HARASSMENT

1.40 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

1.41 FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

1.42 INJURY ACCIDENTS

1.43 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

1.44 DUST AND FUME CONTROL

1.45 NOISE

1.46 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

1.47 SUBMITTALS

1.48 CONTRACT WORK HOURS

1.49 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.50 SAFETY SIGN

1.51 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.52 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

1.53 MINIMUM HOURLY RATE OF WAGES

1.54 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the “Relocation of Audiology” project located in Building 15E at the Castle Point

Campus of the Hudson Valley Health Care System in Wappingers

Falls, NY 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.

C. Testing of materials is the responsibility of the Contractor. All testing is to be performed by a qualified, licensed testing laboratory selected by the Contractor, approved by the

Contracting Officer. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer / 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, if elected, by a government representative. Prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the

Project Engineer / COR.

D. The construction site (and staging areas when required) shall be enclosed with a chain link fence during construction to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety. Furthermore, the Contractor shall, at all times, maintain at least one clear lane for vehicle ingress and egress, and emergency vehicle access. The Contractor shall provide unimpeded access for vehicles at all times. This

01 00 00 - 2 shall be accomplished by the use of flagmen, signage, and other directional indicators.

E. The Contractor shall procure an independent utility mark-out service to locate and mark buried utilities, VA and others, in the construction area. Dig safe regulations of state and local regulatory agencies shall be complied with.

F. All employees of general contractor, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified with a VA issued photo ID, and restricted from unauthorized access. All contractor visitors and employees identified as not having proper identification will be dismissed from the Medical Center grounds until such time as proper ID has been obtained. All employees of the general contractor, subcontractors and sub-subcontractors will be required to be made available to Police Service at the

FDR, Montrose Campus to apply for photo identification badge and fingerprinting following badge production the employee shall return in person to receive issue of the badge. The Contractor and subcontractors are responsible to furnish the names of all employees scheduled to work to the COR within ten days of the

Notice to Proceed. The contractor shall identify on the construction schedule of work the date for start of work of short term specialty subcontractors and two weeks prior to start of work process identification badge verification for employee issue prior to starting of work (Employees not issued identification badges will have to leave the site at no addition cost to the government.) Refer to Section 01 33 23 SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS.

G. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR

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1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

H. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 30-hour for the Competent

Person(s) and all others shall have 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. Refer to Section 01 33 23, SAMPLES

AND SHOP DRAWINGS.

I. Superintendent and Project Manager

1. The Superintendent shall be an employee of the Prime contractor or in writing assign a worksite competent superintending with authority to act as the contractor, responsible for the day-to-day operations at the construction site, planning, quality control, verification of delivery of approved material and equipment, subcontractor coordination responsibilities and execution of the complete project as per the contract documents. The superintendent shall have no hands-on construction interaction. In addition, the superintendent shall provide proof to the COR regarding completion of 30 hour OSHA.

2. The Superintendent shall sign-in at the beginning of each day of work and Sign-out at the end of the work day at the Office of Engineering Service. No work shall be performed by any contractors or subcontractors without the presence of the superintendent at the actual work site.

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3. The Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting daily work logs to the COR at the end of every work day.

4. The Prime contractor shall provide services of a Project manager whose responsibilities would include but not be limited to providing support to the Superintendent at the job site and shall be responsible for finance related tasks and scheduling.

5. Engineering Service Office 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

6. Off-duty hours check-in shall be arranged with the COR.

J. Dig Permit

The contractor shall complete the VA dig permit with the COR and submit the Dig Safe notification prior to start of any excavation work.

K. Electrical Work Permit

The contractor shall complete the VA Electrical Work Permit with the COR and submit to the COR a minimum of 48 hours prior to start of electrical work within the facility.

L. The contractor shall have all employees working on this project have a background testing for Tuberculosis with results available upon request from the Medical Center. The contractor will provide a signed memo stating the employee’s name and date of last Tuberculosis test on company letter head.

M. Offices of Miller-Remick, LLC, 1010 Kings Highway South, Cherry

Hill, NJ 08034 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

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Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Base Bid - All work as required by drawings and specifications, including general construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utility systems, hazardous material removal, and demolition, removal, and alteration of existing construction, and certain other items. Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required construction work on this project complying with all VA specifications and VA regulations, procedures and conditions for work at the medical center and any applicable codes as per requirements of all governing agencies.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize to short duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of the hospital other than utility ties ins during off duty hours. Maintain all access to and egress from the buildings at all times for facility’s fire protection requirements and to meet the requirements of regulatory codes, laws, etc.

This project will provide for the relocation of the Audiology &

Speech Therapy Suite from the First Floor of Building 15E to the

Ground Floor of Building 15E, consolidating services into a more efficient model by renovating existing space to accommodate (4) new audiometric booths. Audiometric booths to be furnished and installed by the VA. The project will also provide for improvements to the exterior surface drainage conditions.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, three (3) sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the

Issuing Office immediately after printing is completed.

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 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.

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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 duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Project 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.

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

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Officer upon request.

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.

E. 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.

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

1.5 OSHA REQUIREMENTS-SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

A. Contractors are required to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Standard found in CFR 1910 and 1926. Copies of these statements can be acquired from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20420.

B. In addition, the Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Medical Center fire, safety, and security regulations, policies and procedures. Each of the Contractor's employees, inclusive of subcontractors and their employees will be required to read this section, sign, and acknowledge understanding. Signed acknowledgment must be filed with the Contracting Officer prior to any employee's assignment to the work site.

C. Contractors involved with the removal, alteration, or disturbance of asbestos type insulation or materials will be required to comply strictly with the regulations found in CFR 1910.1001 and the appropriate EPA regulations regarding disposal of asbestos.

Assistance in identifying asbestos can be requested from the

Medical Center's Industrial Hygienist and the Project Engineer.

D. Contractors entering locations of asbestos contamination (i.e.

pipe basements) shall be responsible for providing respiratory protection to their employees and ensuring respirators are worn in accordance with OSHA (CFR 1910.1001(g)). Asbestos contaminated areas shall be defined on project drawings. The minimum equipment required shall be: a half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with high efficiency filters and disposable Type coveralls.

E. Contractor, along with other submittals, and at least two weeks prior to bringing any materials on-site, must submit a complete

01 00 00 - 10 list of chemicals the contractor will use and MSDS for all hazardous materials brought on-site.

F. Severe or constant violations may result in an immediate work stoppage or request for a Compliance Officer from the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

1.6 SPECIFIC MEDICAL CENTER FIRE & SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND

REGULATIONS

A. INTRODUCTION

1. The safety and fire protection of patients, employees, members of the public and government is one of the continuous concerns of this Medical Center.

2. Contractors, their supervisors, and employees are required to comply with Medical Center policies to ensure the occupational safety and health of all. Failure to comply may result in work stoppage.

3. While working at this Medical Center, contractors are responsible for the Occupational Safety and Health of their employees. Contractors are required to comply with the applicable OSHA standards found in 20 CFR 1910 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926 for construction. Failure to comply with these standards may result in work stoppage and a request to the Area director of OSHA for a compliance office to inspect the work site.

4. Contractors are to comply with the requirements found in the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #241, "Building construction and Demolition Operation".

5. Questions regarding occupational safety and health issues can be addressed to the Medical Center Safety and Occupational

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Health Specialist (ext. 5265 at Castle Point Campus) or

Industrial Hygienist (ext. 5265 at Castle Point Campus) (ext.

2321 at Montrose Campus).

B. FIRES

All fires must be reported. In the event of a fire in the work area, use the nearest pull box station and also notify Medical

Center staff in the immediate area. Emergency notification can also be accomplished by dialing ext. 2222 at Montrose Campus.

This is the fire department emergency phone only. Be sure to give the exact location from where you are calling. If a contractor has experienced a fire and it was rapidly extinguished, you still must notify the fire department (ext. 5333 at Castle Point

Campus) (ext. 2332 at Montrose Campus) so that an investigation of the fire can be accomplished. Delay in reporting a fire is unacceptable.

C. FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTION, AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM

If the nature of your work requires the deactivation of the fire alarm, smoke detection or sprinkler system, you must notify the

Medical Center Fire Department. Notification must be made well in advance so that ample time can be allowed to deactivate the system and provide an alternative measure for fire protection.

Under no circumstance is a contractor allowed to deactivate any of the fire protection systems in this Medical Center.

D. SMOKE DETECTORS

False alarms will not be tolerated. You are required to be familiar with the location of the smoke detectors in your work area. When performing cutting, burning, or welding or any other operation that may cause smoke or dust, you must take steps to temporarily cover smoke detectors in order to prevent false

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Contracting Officer assessing actual costs for government response for each false alarm that is preventable. Prior to covering the smoke detectors, the contractor will notify the VAMC

Fire Department, who will also be notified when the covers are removed.

E. HOT WORK PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the use of welding equipment, cutting torch, soldering equipment or the performance of processes which produce sparks, heat or combustion, it will be required that the contractor notify the Project Engineer no less than one day in advance of such work. The VAMC Fire Department will inspect the work area and issue a "Hot Work Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. A "Hot Work Permit" will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a "Hot Work Permit" may be issued for the period needed; however, the VAMC Fire Department will inspect the area daily.

3. Contractors will not be allowed to perform hot work processes without the appropriate permit.

F. TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES

Only non-combustible materials will be used to construct temporary enclosures for barriers at this Medical Center. Plastic materials and fabrics used to construct dust barriers must conform to NFPA #701, Standard Methods of fire Tests for Flame-

Resistant Textiles and Films.

G. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

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All flammable liquids will be kept in approved safety containers.

Only the amount necessary for your immediate work will be allowed in the building. Flammable liquids must be removed from the building at the end of each day.

H. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Compressed gas shall be secured in an upright position at all times. A suitable cylinder cart will be used to transport compressed gas cylinders. Only those compressed gas cylinders necessary for immediate work will be allowed in occupied buildings. All others will be stored outside of buildings in a designated area. The contractor will comply with applicable standards for compressed gas cylinders found in 29 CFR 1910 and

1926 (OSHA).

I. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED EQUIPMENT

Equipment powered by an internal combustion engine such as saws, compressors, generators, etc., will not be used in an occupied building. Special consideration may be given for unoccupied buildings only if the OSHA and NFPA requirements have been met.

J. POWER ACTIVATED TOOLS

In the event power activated tools are on the job site. Power activated tools will be kept in a secured manner at all times.

When not in use, the tools will be kept locked up. When in use, the operator will have the tool under his/her immediate control.

K. TOOLS

1. Under no circumstances are tools, equipment and other items of work to be left unattended for any reason. All tools, equipment and items of work must be under the immediate control of the employee.

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2. If for some reason a work area must be left unattended, then it will be required that the tools and other equipment be placed in an appropriate box or container and locked. All tool boxes, containers or any other devices used for the storage of tools and equipment will be provided with a latch and padlock.

All tool boxes, containers or any other device used for the storage of tools and equipment will be locked at all times except for putting in and removing tools.

3. All doors to work areas will be closed and locked when rooms are left unattended. Failure to comply with this directive will be considered a violation of VA Regulation 1.218(b), "Failure to comply with signs of directive and restrictive nature posted for safety purposes", subject to a $50.00 fine. Subsequent similar violations may result in both imposition of such a fine as well, as the Contracting Officer taking action under the

Contract's "Accident Prevention Clause", (FAR 52.236-13) to suspend all contract work until such violations may be satisfactorily resolved or under FAR 52.236-5 "Material and

Workmanship Clause" to remove from the work site any personnel deemed by the Contracting Officer to be careless to the point of jeopardizing the welfare of Facility patients of staff.

4. The contractor must report to the VA Police Department, Extension 2509, any tools or equipment that is missing.

5. Tools and equipment found unattended will be confiscated and removed from the work area.

L. LADDERS

It is required that ladders not be left unattended in an upright position. Ladders must be attended at all times or taken down and securely chained to a stationary object.

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M. SCAFFOLDS

All scaffolds will be attended at all times. When not in use, an effective barricade (fence) will be erected around the scaffold to prevent use by unauthorized personnel.

N. EXCAVATIONS

All excavations left unattended shall be protected with a barricade suitable to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.

O. STORAGE

The contractor must make prior arrangements with the Project

Engineer for the storage of building materials. Storage will not be allowed to accumulate in Medical Center Buildings.

P. TRASH AND DEBRIS

The contractor must remove all trash and debris from the work area on a daily basis. Trash and debris will not be allowed to accumulate in the buildings and will be allowed to accumulate outside the buildings for future pick-up. The contractor is responsible for making arrangements for the removal of trash from the Medical Center Facility.

Q. PROTECTION OF FLOORS

It may be necessary at times to take steps to protect floors from dirt, debris, paint, etc. A tarp or other protective covering shall be used. However, the contractor must maintain a certain amount of floor space for the safe passage of pedestrian traffic.

Common sense must be used in this manner.

R. SIGNS

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Signs must be placed at the entrance to work areas warning people of the construction activities. Signs must be suitable for the condition of the work. Small pieces of paper with printing or writing are not acceptable. The VAMC Safety Officer can be consulted in this matter.

S. ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

Contractors must report all accidents and injuries involving employees. The contractor may use the VAMC Health Center, located on the ground floor of Building #3, Room 16 at FDR Campus and ground floor of Building #15E, Room E003 at Castle Point

Campus for emergency care.

T. FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the penetration of a fire/smoke partition or barrier the contractor must obtain the proper fire/smoke barrier penetration permit. The VAMC Fire

Department will inspect the work area and issue a "Fire/Smoke

Barrier Penetration Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. A "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" may be issued for the period needed; however, the VAMC Fire

Department will inspect the area daily.

3. Contractors will not be allowed to make any penetrations without the appropriate permit. See Attachment "B" for the standard form for obtaining a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit".

U. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

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The Contractor shall comply with and have documented Confined

Space Entry Procedures available at the site at all times as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146. The Contractor shall also comply with any state, and/or local requirements that are more restrictive than federal requirements. Contractor is responsible for coordinating with HVHCS’s established policy on Confined

Space.

1.7 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):

E84-2007 .......... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

30-2003 ........... Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003 .......... Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2005 ........... 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

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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 and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

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

01 00 00 - 19 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 specifications.

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

70. Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

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

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

Manager.

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

29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10. Superintendent shall maintain records of monthly inspection of each fire extinguisher on the site. All subcontractors shall present fire extinguishers to the superintendent for inspection and documentation. Fire

01 00 00 - 20 extinguishers shall display tag for date of inspection and initial of superintendent.

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. Do not charge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.

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. Request interruptions in accordance with

Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with

Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager. 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 Project Engineer.

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

Project Engineer and facility Safety Manager.

O. 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 Manager/Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible

01 00 00 - 21 project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

See paragraph 1.8 (Hot Work Permit) for additional information

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

Safety Manager.

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 Project Engineer that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

U. All temporary heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with requirements of applicable NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions.

V. All flammable liquids shall be handled, stored, and used in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 30-1990.

W. All temporary electrical wiring and equipment used for construction shall be installed and used in accordance with pertinent provisions of NFPA Standard No. 70-1990. Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

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X. All construction activities not already covered above shall be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA no. 241-1898

Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations, in effect at time of contract award.

1.8 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor is responsible for requesting a “Hot “Work” permit each day prior to commencing any cutting, burning, and welding or open torch work. The permit is requested and obtained through the Fire Department following an inspection by the Fire

Department and COR of the intended area of use. The permit once issued will be for a maximum duration of one (1) day, after which a renewal, if required, must be requested by the Contractor.

B. Before approving any “Hot Work” permit, the Contractor’s authorized representative, the COR, and other representatives of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 51B. Following a positive inspection, a representative of the Fire Dept. will issue the

“Hot Work” permit.

C. In areas of “Hot Work” the following precautions are considered essential:

1. Sprinklers are in service where installed.

2. Cutting, welding, and other open flame torches are in good repair.

3. within 15 feet of the actual work:

a. Floors swept clean of combustible materials.

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b. No combustible materials or flammable liquids are present.

c. All wall and floor openings are covered.

d. Covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks.

4. When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors.

5. Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations.

1.85 ELECITRCAL WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that a Licensed

Journeyman Electrician by a State or Local jurisdiction is present during any and all electrical work activities during this project.

B. The contractor shall not perform any work on live electrical circuits without an approved Electrical Energized Work Permit.

C. Before approving any “Energized Electrical Work” permit, the

Contractor’s authorized representative, the COR, and other representatives of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs shall discuss the proposed work and confirm that this work needs to be completed on a live circuit.

1.9 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.

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

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Project Engineer/ COR. The Contractor shall consider that storage of excavated materials on roadways, walkways and parking areas is prohibited. Remote stockpile location shall be as determined by the COR.

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

01 00 00 - 25 equipment, and patients, visitors, staff and/ or with work being done by others. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 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. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times. Do not block crosswalks and

/ or handicap access.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas. Storage of construction equipment and excess materials is prohibited within the workspace. Store all construction materials and other equipment only in lockable, watertight secure trailers.

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. The

Contractor shall be on site to receive all scheduled deliveries. The Medical Center Warehouse will not accept deliveries; do not use the warehouse as a shipping destination. The Contracting Officer / COR will assign routes for the delivery of materials and supplies to the jobsite if such routes are not designated in the Contract Document. Under no circumstances will Government accept deliveries for the

Contractor. The Contractor will advise the Contracting Officer

/ COR, in writing, 48 Hours in advance of delivery of materials or equipment requiring the blocking of any Medical

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Center road, street, walkway, or building egress and await a written reply prior to effecting any such blockage. Building loading docks and landings may be used to load and unload construction materials when requested by the Contractor in writing and approved by the COR. Approval to utilize loading dock areas may contain restrictions as to areas which can be utilized by the Contractor. Loading Docks are not to be used as storage areas nor are the docks to be considered as a parking area for more than 20 minutes.

3. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 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. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Project Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing and dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Project Engineer and Contractor.

H. 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.

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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.

I. 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 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.

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

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 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.

7. Aluminum Conductors are prohibited

J. 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.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to…