ATTACHMENT 1 - Specification Volume 1.pdf

CONSTRUCT CLC COTTAGE - HOSPICE

VA PROJECT NO.: 438-420

SCHEMMER PROJECT NO.: 06054.034

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VOLUME 1

JUNE 2021

Prepared By:

VAMC SIOUX FALLS

VA PROJECT NO. 438-420

SCHEMMER NO. 06054.034

Kevin Wenninghoff

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Printed or typed name

3/31/2023 License Renewal Date

Signature 06/30/2021

Date

CERTIFICATION SHEET

CIVIL

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the state of South Dakota.

Matthew J. Sutton 03/31/2022

Printed or typed name License Renewal Date

06/30/2021

Signature Date

Pages or sheets covered by this seal: CDlOl, CD102, CD103, CGl 0l , CG102, CG103, CG104, CPl 0l , CSl 0l , CS102, CS103, CUl 0l , CU102, LPl0l

STRUCTURAL

Pages or sheets covered by this seal: S-000, S-001, S-002, SB l 0 l , SB501, SB502, SF101, SF102, SF501 , SF502, SF503, SF504, SF505, DIV 03, 05 12 00, 05 12 13, 05 31 00, 05 40 00

FIRE PROTECTION

7/31/2021 License Renewal Date

Pages or sheets covered by this seal: FAl00, FA101, FA200, 21 08 00, 21 13 13

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MECHANICAL

Bryce G. Johnson 12/31/2022

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Pages or sheets covered by this seal: M-000, MC lOl , MC102, MHl 0l , MP101, MS301, MS401, MS501, MS502, MS503, MS601

P-000, PL101, PL102, PL301, PS501, PS502

DIV 22000, DIV 23000

ELECTRICAL

Joseph Binge 5/31/2022

Pages or sheets covered by this seal: E-000, EC101, EC102, EC103, ELl 0l , EL601, EPl 0l , EP102, EP601, EP602, EY101, EY102, EY103, EY601, EY602, DIV 26000, DIV 27000, DIV 28000

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ARCHITECTURAL

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed professional engineer under the laws of the state of South Dakota.

Daniel Kerns 10/31/2022 Printe or typed name License Renewal Date

Signature Date

Pages or sheets covered by this seal: ACCO1, ACC02, AOOO, AS100, ASl Ol , AS102, AS103, AS104, AS201, AS202, AS203, AS204, AS301, AS302, AS401, AS402, AS403, AS404, AS405, AS406, AS501, AS502, AS503, AS504, AS505, AS601, AS602, DIV 04, 05 50

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VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 06-30

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 06-30 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 06-30

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-30 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures 06-30 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 06-30 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-30 01 45 00 Quality Control 06-30 01 45 29 Testing laboratory services 06-30 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-30 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 06-30 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-30

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-30

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 06-30 02 41 00 Demolition 06-30 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 06-30

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-30

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-30 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-30 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-30 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-30

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-30 05 12 13 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel 06-30 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-30 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-30 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-30 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 06-30

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06-30

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing (Showers) 06-30 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-30 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06-30 07 27 27 Air & Vapor Barrier 06-30 07 31 14 Metal Shingles 06-30 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 06-30 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-30 07 61 16 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-30 07 84 00 Firestopping 06-30 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-30 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 06-30

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-30 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 06-30 08 41 13 Aluminum Entrances 06-30 08 44 13 Glazed Curtain Walls 06-30 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-30 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-30 08 80 00 Glazing 06-30

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-30 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-30 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-30 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 06-30 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-30 09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 06-30 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-30 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-30 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 06-30 09 91 00 Painting 06-30

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 06-30 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 06-30 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06-30

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 06-30 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06-30 12 36 00 Countertops 06-30

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 06-30 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-30

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 06-30 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 06-30 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 06-30 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 06-30 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 06-30 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-30 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 06-30 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 06-30 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 06-30 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 06-30 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 06-30 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 06-30 22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 06-30 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 06-30 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 06-30

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 06-30 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 06-30

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

06-30

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 06-30 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 06-30 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-30 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 06-30 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 06-30 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 06-30 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 06-30 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 06-30 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 06-30 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 06-30 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 06-30 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 06-30 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 06-30 23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 06-30 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 06-30 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 06-30 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 06-30

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23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 06-30 23 82 16 Air Coils 06-30

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 06-30 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 06-30 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 06-30 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 06-30 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 06-30 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 06-30 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 06-30 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-30 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 06-30 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 06-30 26 24 16 Panelboards 06-30 26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems 06-30

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 06-30 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 06-30 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 06-30 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 06-30 26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 06-30 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 06-30 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 06-30

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-30 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-30 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-30 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-30 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-30 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-30 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 06-30 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 06-30 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 06-30

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 06-30 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 06-30

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 06-30 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 06-30 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 06-30

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 06-30

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 06-30 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 06-30 32 31 40 High Security Gate 06-30 32 90 00 Planting 06-30

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 06-30 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-30 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 06-30 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 06-30

APPENDICES

Structural Calculations 06-30 Signed Envelope COMcheck Report 06-30 Signed Mechanical COMcheck Report 06-30 Signed Electrical COMcheck Report 06-30 UL Designs 06-30 Hydraulic Calculations – Area 1 06-30 Hydraulic Calculations – Area 2 06-30 Hydraulic Calculations – Area 3 06-30 Hydraulic Calculations – Area 4 06-30 CLC Cottage – Blast Design Narrative 06-30

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DWG NO. TITLE

GENERAL

0 COVER SHEET

ACC01 ARCHITECTURAL CODE COMPLIANCE

ACC02 ARCHITECTURAL CODE COMPLIANCE

CIVIL

CD101 SITE GENERAL NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS

CD102 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

CD103 SITE SURCHARGE PLAN

CG101 SITE EROSION CONSTROL, GRADING &

STORM SEWER PLAN

CG102 SPOT ELEVATION PLAN

CG103 SPOT ELEVATION PLAN

CG104 UNDERGROUND STORMWATER STORAGE

CP101 SITE LAYOUT & PAVING PLAN

CS101 SITE DETAILS

CS102 SITE DETAILS

CS103 SITE DETAILS

CU101 SITE UTILITY PLAN

CU102 SITE UTILITY PROFILES

LP101 SITE LANDSCAPE PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

A000 ARCHITECTURAL INFO SHEET

AS100 DEMOLITION & LOCATION PLAN

AS101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN, ENLARGED PLANS

AS102 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

AS103 MEZZANINE

AS104 ROOF PLAN

AS201 EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AS202 EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS & BUILDING SECTIONS

AS203 BUILDING SECTIONS

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AS204 3D EXTERIOR VIEWS

AS301 DOOR SCHEDULE, ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE & EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AS302 DOOR AND FRAME TYPES AND WINDOW DETAILS

AS401 WALL SECTIONS & DETAILS

AS402 WALL SECTIONS

AS403 WALL SECTIONS

AS404 DETAILS

AS405 DETAILS

AS406 DETAILS

AS501 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS502 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS503 MILLWORK DETAILS

AS504 MILLWORK DETAILS

AS505 CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AS601 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN AND DETAILS

AS602 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN AND DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-000 STRUCTURAL INFO SHEET

S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SB501 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

SB502 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SF101 ATTIC FRAMING PLAN

SF102 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF501 TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS

SF502 FRAMING DETAILS

SF503 FRAMING DETAILS

SF504 FRAMING DETAILS

SF505 FRAMING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA100 FIRST FLOOR – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

FA101 ATTIC – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

FA200 SITE FIRE PROTECTION PLAN, NOTES AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-000 MECHANICAL INFO SHEET

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MC101 SITE PLAN – MECHANICAL

MC102 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 1 & 5

MH101 FLOOR PLANS – HVAC

MP101 FLOOR PLANS – HVAC PIPING

MS301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

MS401 MECHANICAL CONTROL SEQUENCE

MS501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MS502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MS503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MS601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

PLUMBING

P-000 PLUMBING INFO SHEET

PL101 FLOOR PLANS – PLUMBING

PL102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING – MEDICAL GAS

PL301 RISER DIAGRAMS

PS501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PS502 PLUMBING SCHEDULES & DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL INFO SHEET

EC101 SITE PLAN – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

EC102 SITE PLAN – ELECTRICAL

EC103 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – BUILDINGS 1 & 5/FIRST FLOOR PLAN – BUIDING 5

EL101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN/ATTIC FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING

EL601 LIGHTING CONTROL DIAGRAMS

EP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN/ATTIC FLOOR PLAN – POWER

EP102 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR / ATTIC PLANS - POWER

EP601 EQUIPMENT & LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE

EP602 POWER RISER DIAGRAM & PANEL SCHEDULES

EY101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN/ATTIC FLOOR PLAN – AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

EY102 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN/ATTIC FLOOR PLAN – AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

EY103 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

EY601 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS RISER DIAGRAMS

EY602 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS RISER DIAGRAMS & DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Visits to the site by Bidders

All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

Training:

All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The

01 00 00 -2 contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

G. The construction of the CLC Hospice Cottage shall not have a delay for winter conditions including frozen ground or freezing temperatures. Contractors are expected phase work to meet the specifications requiring a certain temperature.

H. The Sioux Falls VA campus has many construction projects being worked on. Contractors shall coordinate with the VA and other contractors for space and utilities.

I. The project site is located next to a Veteran’s memorial monument.

Contractors are to protect the monument during construction and are responsible for any damage caused by the construction.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I (base bid):

General: This is a new 11,115 SF Hospice Cottage located on the north side of the VA Medical Center Campus. A connecting pedestrian walkway provides an enclosed, at-grade corridor for staff members between the

Basement Level of Building 1 and the First Floor of the Hospice

Cottage. Site and Building design elements have been made to comply with the Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual, issued October

1, 2020. This facility is considered an LSP Facility.

Civil:

Site Phasing – There are several utilities that need to be relocated prior to grading and surcharge work. All services must remain in operating order for the duration of the project so some new

01 00 00 -3 utilities will need to be installed and operational before the existing ones can be disconnected.

Site Grading – A surcharge will need to sit on the proposed building location for a minimum of 105 days or as required by the

Geotechnical Report. Once the surcharge can be removed the site can be graded to the final grades. The surcharge soil will need to be hauled in and hauled back off. There is not enough site grading or area to borrow from the site itself.

Site Utilities – As already mentioned in Site Phasing, careful planning will need to go into the relocation, connection and disconnection of some utilities. All connections to utilities are fairly close to the proposed building location.

Site Work – The building is approached by the existing Circle Drive.

New parking stalls will be placed along Circle Drive on the east side of the new building, while also having a secured access drive on the west side for screened vehicles.

Architectural: The floor plan consists of three different resident room layouts (one of which is a bariatric unit). Resident Rooms consist of a private Resident Room with private Resident Bath. Each Resident Room has a large window with window seat, along with casework at the footwall of the Resident Room; this casework consists of Resident storage, nurse cabinet, electric fireplace, TV, and second window seat.

Handwashing sinks for nursing staff are located outside of each

Resident Room (sometimes shared between two rooms). The Living/Dining is an open concept with tall vaulted ceilings and a fireplace (a shaft with electric fireplace and TV mounted to each side). Several outdoor patios and a screened porch allow Residents and their families to enjoy the outdoors (views overlook an existing memorial to the East).

Structural: The roof structure consists of light gauge steel trusses supported on a combination of structural steel framing and light gauge metal stud bearing walls. The roof includes enclosed mechanical space in the attic, with concrete on metal deck supported by structural steel framing. The remaining attic space has a fiber cement board walking surface. The substructure consists of shallow foundations such as grade beams, strip footings and spread footings. The structure is laterally supported by a combination of steel moment frames and light gauge metal stud shear walls.

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Mechanical: All new HVAC systems include a central variable air volume air handling unit with terminal hot water reheat. The cooling source is an extension of the existing chilled water system with pipe distribution through new utility trenches and existing crawl spaces to the cooling coil in the new AHU. The heating source is steam which serves a preheat coil, humidifier, heating hot water heat exchangers, and the domestic hot water heat exchanger. Other systems include a residential kitchen hood with fire suppression and mini-split systems for redundant cooling of electrical and IT rooms. Site work includes an extension of high-pressure steam and chilled water to the building.

Plumbing: All new plumbing systems include water closets with flush valves, lavatories and sinks, and showers. Medical gas systems are located in each resident room with service from existing sources. The building will have a new domestic water service, new sanitary sewer service, and soft water from an existing source.

Electrical: A new medium voltage transformer and medium voltage cabling will be installed to connect the building to the campus MV electrical system. The medium voltage transformer will match existing campus units, allowing the transformer to be loop fed. Empty ducts will be stubbed out from the transformer to allow for future loop expansion. New sectionalizing cabinets will be provided to intercept campus medium voltage near Building 16.

Site lighting circuits interfering with the building footprint will be re-routed.

Existing abandoned / obsolete telecommunications cabling, conduits, and manholes will be removed, making way for a new communications “highway” servicing the North end of the campus.

The normal service will be 120/208V delivered from a new medium voltage transformer. Normal power is backed-up by generator on the campus level. Emergency power will be delivered at 120/208V from an existing emergency distribution panel from Building 1.

Backbone fiber and analog phone cabling will originate from

Building 5 via a new communications duct bank for future expansion. CATV will originate from Building 1.

All lighting shall be LED and controlled in accordance with the latest edition of ASHRAE 90.1.

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The fire alarm system will be an extension to the existing system located in Building 1. A new panel will be installed in the new building and connected to the existing system.

The paging system will be an extension of the campus system with headend equipment located in Building 5.

A new nurse call system will be installed as an extension to the existing system with headend equipment located in Building 5.

A wander prevention system will be installed.

A PACS will be installed as an extension to the existing campus

PACS.

Video surveillance will be installed and the campus system will be upsized as required to handle the project cameras plus future.

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

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

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C. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

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

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

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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 through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one (as appropriate for code)-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

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

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

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

Project Engineer.

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

Project Engineer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers under Interim Life Safety provisions as described and validated by Project

Engineer and paragraph L below.

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

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

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Engineer. Obtain permits from facility Safety Specialist at least 0.5 hours in advance.

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

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

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate

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

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Engineer with a schedule of approximate dates on which the

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

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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

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K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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

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

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Project Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavations for new utility lines cross existing roads, this constitutes a major interruption, and notification must be made at least 15 calendar days in advance.

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

Engineer.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Government.

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Engineer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

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

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access.

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

Center.

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

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

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

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse.

Store such items where directed by Project Engineer.

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

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

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. Any soiled disturbed shall be finished graded and approved by COTR prior to placing sod to restore damaged landscaping.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and…