Attachment 1 - 620A4-19-202 Specifications Combined.pdf

Chilled Water Distribution

Line Replacement

Project Number: 620A4-19-202

Bid Documents

Specifications

Northeast Infrastructure, LLC

34 Brown Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

May 31, 2024

VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System

Castle Point VAMC

41 Castle Point Road

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Chilled Water Distribution Line Replacement

Project No. 620A4-19-202 Bid Documents

VA Medical Center, Castle Point, NY 05-31-2024

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

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 05-25

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 09-23

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 05-25

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 05-25

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 11 Sustainability 05-25

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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

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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 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 05-25

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL:

GI-001 COVER SHEET

PHASING:

GC-001 PHASING GENERAL NOTES

GC-002 PHASING & STAGING PLAN

GC-003 PHASING SITE PLAN - PHASE ONE

GC-004 PHASING SITE PLAN - PHASE TWO

GC-005 PHASING SITE PLAN - PHASE THREE

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

HA-001 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN 1

HA-002 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN 2

HA-003 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN 3

HA-004 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE

CIVIL:

CS-001 CAMPUS SITE PLAN

CS-100 BUILDING 19 COURTYARD CIVIL DEMOLITION PLANS

CS-101 BUILDING 19 COURTYARD CIVIL NEW WORK PLAN

CS-500 CIVIL DETAILS

ICRA:

ICRA-001 ICRA, LIFE SAFETY & PHASING GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

ICRA-002 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT NORTH ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-003 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT SOUTH ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-004 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR NORTH ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

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Drawing No. Title

ICRA CONTINUED:

ICRA-005 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR SOUTH, SECOND & THIRD

FLOORS ICRA CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-006 BUILDING 15E PENTHOUSE ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-007 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-008 BUILDING 15H FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-009 BUILDING 16 BASEMENT ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-010 BUILDING 16 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-011 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-012 BUILDING 17 THIRD FLOOR & PENTHOUSE ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-013 BUILDING 18 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-014 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE INTERSTITIAL & PENTHOUSE

ICRA CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-015 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-016 BUILDING 19 FIRST FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-017 BUILDING 19 SECOND FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-018 BUILDING 19 ATTIC ICRA CLASSIFICATION/PHASING

PLAN

ICRA-019 BUILDING 20 BASEMENT ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-020 BUILDING 20 FIRST FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-021 BUILDING 20 SECOND FLOOR ICRA

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ICRA CONTINUED:

ICRA-022 BUILDING 20 ATTIC ICRA CLASSIFICATION/PHASING

PLAN

ICRA-023 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-024 BUILDING 21 FIRST FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-025 BUILDING 21 SECOND FLOOR ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLAN

ICRA-026 BUILDING 21 ATTIC ICRA CLASSIFICATION/PHASING

PLAN

ICRA-027 BUILDING 35 BASEMENT & MECHANICAL TUNNEL ICRA

CLASSIFICATION/PHASING PLANS

ICRA-028 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT ICRA

ARCHITECTURAL:

AI-100 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-101 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-102 BUILDING 15E SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-103 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION

PLAN

AI-104 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK

PLAN

AI-105 BUILDING 15H FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-106 BUILDING 16 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOORS

ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLANS

AI-107 BUILDING 16 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOORS

ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK PLANS

AI-108 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-109 BUILDING 17 THIRD FLOOR & PENTHOUSE

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-110 BUILDING 18 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTINUED:

AI-111 BUILDING 19 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS & BUILDING

111 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLANS

AI-112 BUILDING 19 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS & BUILDING

111 ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK PLANS

AI-113 BUILDING 2O BASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-114 BUILDING 20 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

AI-115 BUILDING 20 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL

NEW WORK PLANS

AI-116 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

AI-117 BUILDING 21 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

AI-118 BUILDING 21 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL

NEW WORK PLANS

MECHANICAL:

M-001 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & NOTES

M-002 GENERAL MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

MD-100 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT NORTH MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-101 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT SOUTH MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-102 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR NORTH MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-103 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR SOUTH ROOFTOP

MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-104 BUILDING 15E PENTHOUSE MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-105 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-106 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ENLARGED, FIRST, SECOND &

THIRD FLOORS MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-107 BUILDING 16 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOORS

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

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MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

MD-108 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-109 BUILDING 17 THIRD FLOOR & PENTHOUSE MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-110 BUILDING 18 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-111 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE INTERSTITIAL & PENTHOUSE

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-112 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-113 BUILDING 19 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-114 BUILDING 19 ATTIC MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-115 BUILDING 20 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-116 BUILDING 20 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-117 BUILDING 20 ATTIC MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-118 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-119 BUILDING 21 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-120 BUILDING 21 ATTIC MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-121 BUILDING 35 BASEMENT & MECHANICAL TUNNEL

MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-122 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

PLAN

MP-100 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT NORTH MECHANICAL NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-101 BUILDING 15E BASEMENT SOUTH MECHANICAL NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-102 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR NORTH MECHANICAL NEW

WORK PLAN

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MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

MP-103 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR SOUTH ROOFTOP

MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

MP-104 BUILDING 15E PENTHOUSE MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

MP-105 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL NEW

WORK PLANS

MP-106 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ENLARGED, FIRST, SECOND &

THIRD FLOORS MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

MP-107 BUILDING 16 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOORS

MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

MP-108 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-109 BUILDING 17 THIRD FLOOR & PENTHOUSE MECHANICAL

NEW WORK PLANS

MP-110 BUILDING 18 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOORS

MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

MP-111 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE INTERSTITIAL & PENTHOUSE

MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

MP-112 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL NEW

WORK PLANS

MP-113 BUILDING 19 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

NEW WORK PLANS

MP-114 BUILDING 19 ATTIC MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

MP-115 BUILDING 20 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL NEW

WORK PLANS

MP-116 BUILDING 20 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

NEW WORK PLANS

MP-117 BUILDING 20 ATTIC MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

MP-118 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT & ENLARGED MECHANICAL NEW

WORK PLANS

MP-119 BUILDING 21 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS MECHANICAL

NEW WORK PLANS

MP-120 BUILDING 21 ATTIC MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

MP-121 BUILDING 35 BASEMENT & MECHANICAL TUNNEL

MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLANS

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MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

MP-122 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

MP-500 MECHANICAL DETAILS 1

MP-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 2

MP-502 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 1

MP-503 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 2

MP-504 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 3

MI-505 DDC - CONTROL POINT LISTS

MI-506 CONTROL SCHEMATICS & SEQUENCE 1

MI-507 CONTROL SCHEMATICS & SEQUENCE 2

ELECTRICAL:

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

EP-100 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR SOUTH ROOFTOP

ELECTRICAL PLAN & PANEL SCHEDULE

EP-101 BUILDING 15E PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP-102 BUILDING 15E PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-103 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLANS & PANEL

SCHEDULES

EP-104 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT ROOM H-032 ELECTRICAL NEW

WORK PLAN & PANEL SCHEDULE

EP-105 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP-106 BUILDING 16 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-107 BUILDING 17 PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL PLANS & PANEL

SCHEDULES

EP-108 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE INTERSTITIAL ELECTRICAL

NEW WORK PLAN

EP-109 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL PLANS & PANEL

SCHEDULES

EP-110 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP-111 BUILDING 19 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-112 BUILDING 20 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP-113 BUILDING 20 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-114 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP-115 BUILDING 21 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-116 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLANS

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ELECTRICAL CONTINUED:

EP-117 BUILDING 111 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP-500 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EI-100 BUILDING 15E FIRST FLOOR SOUTH ROOFTOP SPECIAL

SYSTEMS PLAN & PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-101 BUILDING 15E PENTHOUSE SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-102 BUILDING 15H BASEMENT SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLANS &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAMS

EI-102 (2) BUILDING 15H SECOND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN

& PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-103 BUILDING 16 THIRD FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-104 BUILDING 17 PENTHOUSE SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-105 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE INTERSTITIAL SPECIAL

SYSTEMS PLAN & PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-106 BUILDING 18 PENTHOUSE SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-107 BUILDING 19 BASEMENT SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAMS

EI-108 BUILDING 20 BASEMENT SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAMS

EI-109 BUILDING 21 BASEMENT SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

EI-110 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN &

PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

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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 (NOT applicable)

1.17 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.18 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.19 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.25 INSPECTION AND TESTS

1.26 INSTRUCTIONS

1.27 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.28 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

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

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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 (Not Applicable)

1.51 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES (Not Applicable)

1.52 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

1.53 MINIMUM HOURLY RATE OF WAGES ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.54 VA TRIRIGA CPMS ........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall furnish materials, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish the work as described in the contract drawings, specifications specified herein and comply with 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 for project number 620A4-19-202, “Chilled Water Pipe Replacement” at the

Castle Point Campus of the Hudson Valley Health Care System, New York.

Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes including specific regulations related to working at the VA Medical

Center at Castle Point.

Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the contractual period of performance, and within the work hours as defined in the contract. Contractor shall be responsible to plan and develop activities, phasing and project scheduling. This includes coordinating with programs currently occupying the buildings during project construction. Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize any short duration shutdowns.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with the solicitation and contracting 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 / COTR 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 / COTR.

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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 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 COTR within tens 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 a OSHA certified

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

H. Training:

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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 COTR 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.

3. The Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting daily work logs to the COTR 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 COTR.

J. Dig Permit

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

K. Electrical Work Permit

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The contractor shall complete the VA Electrical Work Permit with the COR/COTR and submit to the COR/COTR 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 Northeast Infrastructure LLC, 34 Brown Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Base Bid - Contractor shall furnish materials, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish the work as described in the contract drawings, specifications specified herein and comply with 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 for project number 620A4-19-202, “Chilled

Water Pipe Replacement” at the Castle Point Campus of the Hudson Valley Health

Care System, New York.

Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes including specific regulations related to working at the VA

Medical Center at Castle Point.

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Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the contractual period of performance, and within the work hours as defined in the contract. Contractor shall be responsible to plan and develop activities, phasing and project scheduling. This includes coordinating with programs currently occupying the buildings during project construction.

Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize any short duration shutdowns.

Completion Time of 1100 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.

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.

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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 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.

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 for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

8. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software

(EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

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

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.

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

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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 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.

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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 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

01 00 00 -10 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 alarms. Failure to take the appropriate action will result in the 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

01 00 00 -11 barriers must conform to NFPA #701, Standard Methods of fire Tests for Flame-

Resistant Textiles and Films.

G. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

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.

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

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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

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, 01 00 00 -14

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

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

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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

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.

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install 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.

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.

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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 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 -18 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.

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.

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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 COTR 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

COTR, 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.

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.

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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 is approved.

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.

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.