Attachment 1 - Specifications Volume 1.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL SUBMISSION

December 22, 2020

VA Project No. 546-17-113

A/E Design, Expand & Renovate Hemodialysis (reduced scope) Department of Veterans Affairs Bruce W. Carter Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125

Submitted by:

strollo & strollo

FL#AA26003484

718 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL 32803

407.423.5355 VOLUME 1

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PROJECT MANUAL VOLUME 1

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN, EXPAND AND RENOVATE HEMODIALYSIS

– REDUCED SQUARE FOOTAGE

FINAL SUBMISSION

December 22, 2020

VA Project No. 546-17-113

Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami, Florida 33125-1696

Owner Contracting/Administrative Office

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8

Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami, Florida 33125-1696

CO: John Petersen

COR: Orlando Bonilla-Mendez

P&A: Matthew King

Architect strollo & strollo, LLC

718 Virginia Drive

Orlando, Florida 32803

(407) 423-5355

Contact: J. Pat Strollo, Architect

MEP and Systems Engineer

MES Group, Inc.

550 North Reo Street, Suite 203

Tampa, Florida 33609

813-289-4700

Contact: Nick Stephenson, PE

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A / E DESIGN, EXPAND & RENOVATE

HEMODIALYSIS – REDUCED SQ. FT. Table of Contents

Miami VA Medical Center Section 00 01 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION # DIVISION AND SECTION NAME

SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 00 01 Miami VA Healthcare System Construction Policy

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile Mastic Abatement

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03 3053 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete Curbs

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD AND PLASTIC

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 61 00 Solid Surface Wall Treatment

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Acoustical Insulation

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Door Frames

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08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 32 20 Top Hung Sliding Door System

08 41 13 Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts

08 42 43 Patient Room Entrances

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 28 16 Tile Backing Board

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5)

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtains and Tracks

10 26 00 Wall Protection

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling-Mounted Patient Lift System

SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 2a

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 31 11 Water Softeners

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22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units

SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 2b

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Control, Communications and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic and Security Systems

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 Cover, Index of Drawings and Location Map

G-002 General Notes, Symbols and Abbreviations

G-003 General Notes, Project Narrative, Work Hours &

Restrictions

LIFE SAFETY

LS-100 First Floor Plan - Renovation – Life Safety

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 First Floor Plan – Renovation - Demolition

A-100 First Floor Plan – Renovation - Architectural

A-101 First Floor Plan – Renovation - Dimensioned

A-200 First Floor – Renovation - Reflective Ceiling Plan

A-300 Building Sections and Details

A-301 Sections and Details

A-400 Enlarged Plans and Renderings

A-401 Enlarged Plans

A-500 Interior Elevations

A-501 Interior Elevations

A-502 Interior Elevations

A-600 Door Schedule, Details and Notes

A-700 Millwork Details

A-701 Millwork Details

A-800 First Floor Plan – Flooring Layout

AI-100 First Floor Plan – Equipment Layout

FIRE PROTECTION

FX-001 Notes & Details – Fire Protection

FD-101 First Floor Plan – Demolition – Fire Protection

FX-101 First Floor Plan – Renovation – Fire Protection

PLUMBING

PP-001 Notes & Legend – Plumbing

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PD-100 Pipe Basement Plan – Demolition – Plumbing

PD-101 First Floor Plan – Demolition - Plumbing

PL-100 Pipe Basement Plan - Renovation – Waste And

Vent

PL-101 First Floor Above Ceiling – Renovation – Waste

And Vent

PP-101.1 First Floor Plan – Renovation – Domestic Water

PP-101.2 First Floor Plan – Renovation – Medical Gas &

Vacuum

PP-101.3 First Floor Plan – Renovation - Special Piping

PL-201 Isometrics – Waste & Vent

PL-202 Isometrics – Chemical Waste & Vent

PP-301.1 Isometrics – Domestic Water

PP-301.2 Isometrics – Medical Gas & Vacuum

PP-301.3 Isometrics – Special Piping

PP-401 Details – Plumbing

PP-402 Details – Plumbing

PP-403 Details Plumbing

PP-501 Schedules - Plumbing

MECHANICAL

MH-001 Notes and Legend – Mechanical

MH-002 Schedules – Mechanical

MD-101 Partial First Floor Plan - Demolition

MD-102 Partial Floor Plan – HVAC Piping – Demolition

MH-101 Partial First Floor Plan “A” – Renovation

MH-102 Partial First Floor Plans – Renovation

MH-103 Partial Floor Plans – HVAC Piping - Renovation

MH-201 Sections – Elevations

MH-501 Details – Mechanical

MH-502 Details – Mechanical

MH-601 Controls – Mechanical

MH-602 Controls – Mechanical

MH-801 Thermal Zones

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ELECTRICAL

E-001 Notes and Legend – Electrical

ELD-100 Demolition First Floor Plan – Lighting

EPD-100 Demolition First Floor Plan – Power & Systems

EL-100 First Floor Plan – Lighting

EP—100 First Floor Plan – Power

EP-102 Enlarged Switchgear Room

EY-100 First Floor Plan – Special Systems

E-500 Details – Electrical

E-501 Lighting Controls Details

E-601 Existing Riser Diagram – Electrical

E-602 New Riser Diagram – Electrical

E-701 Schedules – Electrical

E-702 Schedules - Electrical

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HEMODIALYSIS – REDUCED SQ. FT. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Miami VA Medical Center SECTION 01 00 00

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for A/E DESIGN, EXPAND & RENOVATE HEMODIALYSIS – REDUCED SQ. FT. as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Office.

C. Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements of FAR 52.225-

11, Buy American Act.

D. Offices of strollo & strollo, as Architect-Engineer, 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.

E. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing construction and certain other items.

General Construction includes asbestos abatement/removal of black flooring mastic in the entire project area . Provide separate unit price (cost per square foot) reduction/credit amount back to VA should

Contractor testing indicate that some or all of the mastic has no ACM, resulting in that demolition/removal work of flooring and mastic being

01 00 00 -2 done apart from provisions of Section 02 82 13.19, Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

ITEM IV, ALTERNATES:

ALTERNATE No. 1, ADD REVERSE OSMOSIS, BICARB, AND ACID SYSTEMS FOR

DIALYSIS:

A. Bidders shall include the entire scope of work for the Reverse

Osmosis, Bicarb, and Acid systems in their bids under this

Alternate.

B. Basis of Design of the specified and drawn requirements for the equipment of these systems is Cantel. Other bidders for this scope must substantiate experience, qualifications and scope understanding in writing for the VA, prior to submission of bids.

C. In lieu of this ALTERNATE No. 1, under the Base Bid the VA will separately contract with the subcontractor providing these systems and all associated equipment, labor, management, coordination and close-out services.

D. Whether this ALTERNATE NO. 1 is accepted or not, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all other related work and subcontractors, and for the complete and fully operational installation of these systems.

E. NOTE: The VA reserves all rights to engage in Owner-Direct-Purchase of any other aspect of this contract.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 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. Contractor must acquaint himself with badge acquisition procedures, types and extents of personal information required, VA safeguards regarding such personal information, and must schedule in appropriate time frames for securing badges for his own forces and sub-contractor personnel.

Construction workers may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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.

D. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. 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.

3. 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.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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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.

F. 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. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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. 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

01 00 00 -6 them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

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

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

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer //COR //. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction

01 00 00 -7 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.

H. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Chief of Facilities

Management. 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 a detailed work plan, the Medical Center

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

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

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INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days n 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 COR.

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

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

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. 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.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of 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 COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls

01 00 00 -10 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:

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 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. 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 COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to

01 00 00 -11 be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures and equipment, on and adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities on and adjacent to the work, 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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

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Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.//

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by DEANE +

STROLLO, LLC.

(FAR 52.236-4)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. //

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating

01 00 00 -15 personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove

01 00 00 -16 all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonable period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of

01 00 00 -18 equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to

01 00 00 -19 request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Make sign to Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis

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Construction Safety

EC.02.06.05-A

Miami VA Healthcare System

Miami, Florida

Construction Policy

I. Purpose:

1. To establish policy and procedures for safeguarding patients, visitors, staff, private contractors/vendors, and property during construction and/or renovation project activities.

II. Policy:

1. It is the policy of the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS) that all construction related activities will be monitored to ensure the safety of patients, staff, contractors, and visitors from construction projects and that MVAHS procedures will be followed. The procedures and requirements outlined in this memorandum are further emphasized by

Environment of Care Standards 2.6, Life Safety Management Plan, OSHA (29 CFR parts

1926 and 1910), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards. The procedures and requirements shall cover all areas of the MVAHS and apply to all patients, visitors, staff, and contractor/vendors directly involved in construction activities.

III. Definitions:

1. COR or COR - Contracting Officer Technical Representative. Responsible individual to manage the technical portion of the project from commencement to completion without authority to make contractual decisions.

2. CO - Contracting Officer. Responsible individual to manage the contractual portion of the project from commencement to completion with full authority to make contractual decisions.

3. Competent Person - Is trained and designated by the employer as responsible for identifying all hazards and take prompt corrective actions. For contractor personnel, the competent person is a contractor employee.

4. CICRA – Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment - An assessment of the risks to human health created by construction work.

IV. Responsibility:

1. The Chief of Engineering has the overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with this program. The Chief of Engineering is responsible for ensuring all shop supervisors and their respective employees are aware of the required safety procedures. It is his/her additional responsibility to effectively enforce this policy.

2. The COR shall ensure that the “Safeguarding Construction Operations” specifications is incorporated in all applicable construction contract specifications and brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and General Contractor. Prior to the start of construction, the COR shall review, with the Safety Manager (or designee), the project scope and its impact on the MVAHS. Specific Life Safety Measures will be identified and implemented so as not to diminish the safety and health of patients, visitors, and staff in affected areas. These measures will be annotated on the construction contract drawings. The COR shall determine, on a project-by-project basis, the type of separation required between a project/construction areas and adjacent areas. The COR shall ensure compliance with the specific measures through regular general inspections on the job site.

Specific safety concerns shall be referred to the Safety Manager for technical assistance and evaluation. Any deviations or violations will be communicated promptly to the contractor for correction. If immediate corrective action is not taken by the contractor upon notification, the Contracting Officer shall be notified and advised to stop work until the violation has been resolved.

V. Procedures

1. General

a. All construction related activities shall obtain a Construction Permit prior to the start of any work in the Miami VA Medical Center. This permit will be posted at the work site for the duration of the project. All necessary permits may be found in

Attachment 1 to this policy.

b. The COR will assure that the prime contractor and their subcontractors are aware of and comply with this policy and VA Master Specification Section 01010, General

Requirements, Paragraph 1.4, and Section 01001, General Conditions, paragraphs

1.53, 1.54, and 1.55. The COR will perform daily inspections of the worksite to ensure that all temporary measures are in place and operational while documenting in the daily progress notes.

c. The contractor/vendor shall submit a schedule of work to the COR and to the Safety

Manager indicating work to be performed daily and projecting any upcoming utility shutdowns.

d. The contractor/vendor shall submit a “Noise Schedule” indicating the type of demolition and other noise inducing construction operations showing dates, times, and duration of such work.

e. Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors are prohibited from playing radios inside the MVAHS.

f. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required to be kept on hand for any hazardous materials that will be used to perform the work.