Attachment 1 - V1_621-24-701_Specifications.pdf

621-24-701 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades James H. Quillen VAMC – Mountain Home, TN

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Specifications Sign and Seal: 08/14/2025

Tennessee Architectural Registration

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Tennessee Engineer (Structural) Registration No. 122526

Oklahoma Engineer (Fire Protection) Registration

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Tennessee Engineer (Mechanical) Registration No. 123862

Tennessee Engineer (Electrical) Registration No. 130235

American Board of Industrial Hygiene

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

00 10 11 Medical Center Requirements 01-23

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

DIVISIONS 03 AND 04 – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 12 00 Structural Insulated Panel

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

DIVISIONS 11 AND 12 – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-23

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 25 11 Busways 11-22

26 25 11.01 Busway System in Computer Rooms

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips

12-22

27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISIONS 31 THROUGH 48 – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

GENERAL

01 GI000 COVER SHEET

02 GI001 GENERAL INFORMATION

03 GI002 ICRA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

04 GI010 PHASING PLANS – BUILDING 77 - LEVEL 3 - MCR

05 GI011 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

06 GI012 LIFE SAFETY PLAN – DURING CONSTRUCTION

ENVIRONMENTAL

07 HA101 LEVEL 3 – KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

STRUCTURAL

08 S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

09 SF101 STRUCTURAL ENLARGED FRAMING PLANS

10 SF102 STRUCTURAL ENLARGED FRAMING PLANS

ARCHITECTURAL

11 AS001 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

12 AD101 DEMOLITION PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

13 AE001 PARTITION TYPES

14 AE101 ENLARGED PLAN, SECTIONS, & ISOMETRIC – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

15 AE121 ROOF PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

16 AC131 REFLECTED CEILING PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

17 AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE, FINISH SCHEDULE, & DETAILS

18 AE701 POSITION IDENTIFICATION PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

19 FA001 FIRE ALARM NOTES MATRIX AND RISER DIAGRAM

20 FA101 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

21 FA501 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

22 FG001 CLEAN AGENT GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

23 FG101 ENLARGED CLEAN AGENT PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

24 FG501 CLEAN AGENT DETAILS

25 FX001 FIRE SPRINKLER GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

26 FX101 ENLARGED FIRE SPRINKLER PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

27 FX501 FIRE SPRINKLER DETAILS

MECHANICAL

28 M-001 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

29 M-101 MECHANICAL REFERENCE PLAN

30 M-201 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

31 M-401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS

32 M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

33 M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

34 M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

35 M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

36 E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

37 ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION POWER PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3

38 ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLANS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3

39 EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLANS – BUILDING 204

40 EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3

41 EP103 ELECTRICAL PLAN - ROOF

42 EP104 CONDUIT PLANS

43 EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3

44 E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

45 E-601 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM – BUILDING 77, 204

46 E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

47 T-001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS COVER SHEET

48 T-101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REERENCE PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3

49 TD401 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENLARGED PHASE 1 PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 -

MCR

50 TN401 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENLARGED PHASE 2 PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 –

NEW MCR 3A112

51 TN402 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENLARGED PHASE 3 PLANS

52 TN403 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENLARGED PHASE 3 FIBER OPTIC DEMARC PLANS

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53 TN404 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENLARGED PHASE 4 PLAN – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 –

NEW MCR 3A112

54 TN405 CABINET ELEVATIONS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

55 TN501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

56 TN502 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

57 TN601 MEDIA SCHEDULE – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

58 TN602 MEDIA/CABLING SCHEMATIC AND SCHEDULES – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

59 TY501 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM DETAILS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 – MCR

60 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM RISERS – BUILDING 77 – LEVEL 3 - MCR

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MEDICAL CENTER REQUIREMENTS

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Section 00 10 11

INDEX

Item Title Page

1. General Intention (Contact info)

2. Medical Center Orientation

3. Statement Of Work

4. Clearances, Badges, Parking Permits, and Keys

5. Supervision / Superintendent / Communications

6. Use Of Government-Owned Material And Equipment

7. Government Furnished Property

8. Contractor's Trailers

9. Road Closures

10. Delivery of Materials

11. Storage Area / Access Roads / & Docks

12. Utilities / Outages

13. Environmental Protection

14. Smoking Policy

15. Contract Worker's Safety Information

16. Patient Care Areas

17. General Construction Site Safety

18. Accident Prevention

19. Access to Construction Areas

20. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

21. Fire Prevention

22. Fire Watch

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23. Infection Control Orientation for Construction Workers

24. Airborne Dust Control During Construction

25. Interstitial Work Protocol

26. Housekeeping

27. Trenching/Excavations

28. Hazardous Materials

29. Hazardous Spills

30. Lead Based Paint (LBP)

31. Contact with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)

32. Lock-Out / Tag-Out Energy Control Procedures

33. Hot Work Permits

34. Permit Required Confined Spaces

35. Fluorescent (PCB and/or Mercury Containing) Fixtures

36. Safety / Intermediate Inspections

37. REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOM/DATA DROPS

38. Attachment List

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SECTION 00 10 11

JAMES H. QUILLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

SECURITY / SAFETY

RULES / REGULATIONS

POLICIES, PERMITS, & PROCEDURES

NOTE: IF INFORMATION WITHIN THIS SPECIFICATION IS IN CONFLICT

WITH INFORMATION IN 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OR 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, THE INFORMATION IN THIS SPECIFICATION HAS

PRIORITY

1. GENERAL INTENTION (CONTACT INFO).

A. This specification section pertains to station policy for construction projects performed at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center at

Mountain Home (Johnson City), Tennessee 37684. Safety and health concerns are taken seriously at this facility. Both our staff and yours are expected to strictly adhere to the regulations and requirements as specified herein. This is exceedingly important, since we must be primarily concerned for the safety of our patients. In this regard, OSHA Standards may protect worker safety and health, but they have minimal benefit for protecting the safety and health of our patients, due primarily to their differing medical conditions. Review this information as orientation with your personnel performing work on site. Where the requirements as outlined in this and section 01 00 00 are differing, the more stringent shall apply.

B. The Contracting Officer's Representative COR is responsible for the inspection of the work called for in the contract and specifications.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be James Kyte. This COR can be reached at 423-926-1171, ext. 7759. In the event the Contractor cannot reach the COR, he may contact the Alternate COR, James Tucker, at 423-926-1171, ext. 7798. Inspections made by the COR are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of any quality control responsibility.

C. The Safety Manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations. The Safety Manager will be Shane Allen. The

Safety Manager can be reached at 423-926-1171, ext. 7334.

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D. The Chief, Police Section is responsible for security at this facility.

The Police Chief will be Jeremy Paulins and can be reached at 423-926-

1171, ext. 7197.

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Project 621-XX-XXX

2. MEDICAL CENTER ORIENTATION.

A. After contract award, a Pre-Construction Conference will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer. All issues of the contract and these requirements will be discussed (See Pre-Construction Conference

Checklist, Attachment 00 10 11-A).

B. At the end of the conference the Contractor shall submit the following to the COR:

(1) A copy of the Contractor’s Environmental Safety and Health

Program Plan; a copy of the Contractor’s AHA (Activity Hazard

Analysis) plan, developed for detailing this project’s site-specific

ES&H Plan, including actual drawings depicting all required ES&H issues, etc.

(2) Request for Contractor Identification (I.D.) Badges, for all

Contractor/Sub-contractor employees, Attachment 00 10 11-B.

(3) Initial 90 day schedule submitted in Microsoft Project and PDF format. The COR is responsible for accepting the schedule before commencing project. The 90 day schedule will identify the submission date of the full project schedule. The contractor is responsible for updating the schedule on a weekly basis. Projects with durations less than six months shall have a full project schedule submitted at the pre-construction conference unless otherwise approved by the

COR.

(4) Identify the Contractor's Superintendent and Contractor's

Competent Person(s).

(5) All contractor employees working on site shall attend the James

H. Quillen site specific safety and infection control class prior to working on site. Coordinate with COR.

(6) OSHA Training Records for all such employees (30 hour for the

Superintendent, 10 hour for all other) shall be provided 24hours in advance of the Site Specific training.

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(7) VA Form 3 Records for all such employees shall be provided a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance of the site specific training

3. STATEMENT OF WORK.

A. SCOPE. For Reference Only. Refer to the project’s full Scope of Work for details. This project consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and transportation. It also consists of performing all work in strict accordance with the applicable contract specifications and drawings that form the parts thereof.

B. PRINCIPAL FEATURES. The principal features of this project are listed in the applicable specifications and drawings and in no way limit the responsibilities of the Contractor in performing all the work that is required to provide a complete job.

Period of Performance –Contractor will have 245 days after NTP to complete

C. LOCATION. James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home (Johnson

City), Tennessee 37684.

D. DRAWINGS – GENERAL. The contract drawings indicate the extent and location of construction work. If any departure from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor, the details of such departure and the reasons therefore shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval as soon as practical. No such departures shall be made without the proper written permission of the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for all information and requirements in drawings and specifications.

E. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS. The Contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of the work and working conditions. The Contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing, and insure the safety of employees and workmen.

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F. TERMINOLOGY.

(1) Work area - An area in which construction work is conducted to complete a contract.

(2) When “furnish”, “provide”, “install”, or similar term is used in the contract, it shall mean a complete installation, ready for use.

(3) “Approved equal” or “equal” shall mean as approved by the

Contracting Officer only. The Contracting Officer shall be the sole judge as to whether or not a substitute item is equal and any item that the Contractor wants to substitute for any item specified shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

G. WORK HOURS. The Contractor shall perform work during hours required by the phasing requirements of this contract. The Contractor may be required to schedule some aspects of the work, after hours, meaning from 5:00 pm until 1:00 am, whether indicated on the contract documents by specific phasing or not. Some after hours work such as systems affecting Hospital operations cannot start until after 7:30 pm in the evening. This is required to assure un-interruption of Hospital operations, potential effect to patients, employees, and visitors. If

Phasing requires after hours work, the Contractor shall submit an After

Working Hours Activity Security Request, Attachment 00 10 11-C, at least 48 hours in advance, for approval by the COR. The Contractor shall be required to verify this before bidding.

4. CLEARANCES, BADGES, PARKING PERMITS, AND KEYS.

A. SECURITY CLEARANCE. This Medical Center reserves the right to initiate certain Homeland Security clearance requirements for Contractors, Subcontractors, and other outside vendors, as required. These requirements are subject to change without notice depending on the current threat level implemented by the Government. If security clearances are known to be required, the COR will advise the Contractor at the pre-construction conference. The procedure to obtain security clearance may be dependent on the threat level and will be communicated to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer and/or COR as necessary.

B. I.D. BADGES. All Contractor personnel who enter Medical Center property for this project shall obtain I.D. badges. Contractor personnel shall include employees, Subcontractors, Subcontractor

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Center. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse loading dock only. Contractor personnel who enter the Medical Center on an intermittent, one day at a time basis shall obtain a Temporary Contractor badge. All others shall obtain a photo I.D. badge. Badges shall be worn above the belt at all times while on Medical Center property.

(1) Photo I.D. Badge. The Contractor shall provide to the

Contracting Officer, or COR, a completed Contractor I.D. Badge and

Parking Permit Request, Attachment 00 10 11-B, for each photo I.D.

badge required. The parking section of this form does not have to be completed if a parking permit is not required. The Contracting

Officer, or COR, will provide the completed form to the VA Police

Service, and will advise the Contractor of procedures for obtaining the Photo I.D. badge. Photo I.D. badges will have expiration dates assigned by the Contracting Officer and shall be returned to the VA

Police Service upon expiration, or when Contractor personnel have completed work under this project prior to their expiration, whichever is sooner.

(2) Temporary Contractor Badge. Temporary Contractor badges will be available at location as directed by the COR. Contractors shall sign for Temporary Contractor badges. Temporary Contractor badges shall be returned each day upon signing out. Temporary Contractor badges will not be issued to Contractors who have been issued a picture ID badge.

(3) The Contractor shall return all I.D. badges to the VA Police

Service or final payment will be delayed.

(4) Failure to comply with these requirements shall result in the immediate removal of Contractor personnel from this Medical Center.

Any such Contractor personnel removed for failure to comply will not be permitted re-entry to work on this project until approved by the

Contracting Officer.

C. PARKING PERMITS / TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

(1) The Contractor will be assigned a parking area during the pre-construction conference. All Contractor personnel shall use only this area for parking while on Medical Center property. The

Contractor shall not park on grassy areas, unless approved by the

COR, and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards.

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(2) All Contractor personnel who park vehicles on Medical Center property for this project shall obtain VA issued parking permits from the VA Police Service. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse loading dock only. At any time parking permits are required, the following procedure shall be followed:

(a) The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, or

COR, a completed Contractor I.D. Badge and Parking Permit

Request, Attachment 00 10 11-B, for each parking permit required.

The photo I.D. section of this form does not have to be completed if a photo I.D. is not required.

(b) The Contracting Officer, or COR, will provide the completed form to the VA Police Service, and will advise the Contractor of procedures for obtaining the Parking Permit.

(3) The Contractor shall return all parking permits to the VA Police

Service or final payment will be delayed.

(4) Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic.

Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

(5) Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times.

(6) Seat belt use is mandatory on the station.

(7) Federal police officers maintain a 24-hour patrol.

(8) Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the immediate removal of Contractor personnel from this Medical Center.

Any such Contractor personnel removed for failure to comply will not be permitted re-entry to work on this project until approved by the

D. KEYS.

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(1) Only a limited number of keys will be issued to the Contractor.

Contractor shall request and submit a "Contractor Key Request", Attachment 00 10 11-D, for any required keys for any Engineering

Service areas from the COR. The COR will advise the Contractor of the procedure to obtain the keys.

(2) The keys shall be returned at the end of final inspection and/or punch list completion, or final payment will be delayed. If the

Contractor loses a key, all areas that are keyed to that key will be re-keyed by the VA at the Contractor's expense.

(3) The Contractor shall ensure all doors leading to and from construction areas are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the areas from unauthorized persons.

5. SUPERVISION / SUPERINTENDENT / COMMUNICATIONS.

A. At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractor's

Superintendent shall be available by cellular phone. At the beginning of the contract, and prior to beginning any construction, the

Contractor shall supply the COR with the telephone number for the

Superintendent.

B. The superintendent shall be English speaking, and an English-speaking foreman shall be physically located on the construction site at all times work is being performed on site.

C. The foreman, superintendent and/or other Contractor designee will be the Contractor's Competent Person(s) as identified by OSHA. The

Contractor's Competent Person(s) shall meet OSHA training guidelines and shall be capable of making decisions and acting on behalf of the

Contractor. A Contractor Competent Person shall be on the job site at all times work is being performed. If the Contractor Competent Person is absent from the job site for an extended period of time, the VA

Contracting Officer may send all Contractor/Subcontractor employees off the job.

6. USE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT.

Use of Government-owned material and equipment is prohibited.

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7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY.

A. The Government-furnished property, if any, listed in the contract will be used only for the performance of this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall, at all times, take any and all steps necessary for maintenance and preservation of all Government-furnished property.

C. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the

Contracting Officer to enclose, or specially protect, Government-furnished property.

8. CONTRACTOR'S TRAILERS.

Contractor's trailers shall be located at the area assigned. All utility connections to the trailer shall be installed at the

Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall remove any trailers upon completion of the contract, unless approved by the COR to leave in place.

9. ROAD CLOSURES.

A. For any work requiring closure of a road or parking lot, the Contractor shall complete the Permit for Road Closure, Attachment 00 10 11-E, at least fourteen (14) days in advance, for approval by the COR and the

Safety Unit.

B. Permits will be issued for no longer than one (1) week. Work lasting longer than one (1) week will be authorized by multiple permits.

C. The Contractor shall supply and install any required road barricades and signage. The Contractor shall completely remove any road barricades and signage at the end of the permit.

10. DELIVERY OF MATERIALS.

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Deliveries of materials and equipment shall be made at times when the

Contractor and/or the Subcontractor are available to accept. The VA will not be responsible for accepting, receiving or storing

Contractor's and/or Subcontractor's delivered materials.

11. STORAGE AREA / ACCESS ROADS / & DOCKS.

A. All storage shall be confined to those areas designated by the COR.

B. Only established roadways or those authorized by the COR for construction, and only loading and unloading docks authorized by the

COR, shall be utilized. No restricted roadway or dock shall be utilized except by special permission of the COR (See item 9). Weight limits recommended by the vehicle manufacturers or prescribed by the

COR shall be adhered to.

12. UTILITIES / OUTAGES.

A. The Contractor shall verify that all utilities outside of the construction area are not affected prior to disconnecting or shutting off any utilities. All shutdowns shall be requested, in writing, to the COR at least seven (7) days prior to shut down.

B. You shall notify the COR:

(1) Prior to lock out / tag out of any utility system.

(2) If a utility failure occurs.

(3) Prior to restoring a system.

13. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

A. The VA regards environmental protection requirements very seriously.

Adherence to these requirements is subject to continuing scrutiny from the community, and backed by severe penalties, such as fines and incarceration. The Contractor shall fully comply with all federal, state and local environmental regulations. These environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

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B. No hazardous materials shall be disposed of on Government property. The

Contractor shall ensure all waste is hauled off-site or disposed in

Contractor owned and operated waste removal containers. The Contractor shall transport and dispose of hazardous wastes or materials in accordance with all related federal, state, and local regulations.

C. The Contractor shall forward a copy of all waste manifests for special or hazardous wastes to the COR. Environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

14. SMOKING POLICY.

The Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. The Contractor shall ensure employees smoke only in designated outdoor areas, 50' feet away from buildings.

15. CONTRACT WORKER'S SAFETY INFORMATION.

A. The fire alarm system connects all buildings at this facility, and is activated by various heat, duct, smoke sensors, pull stations, and sprinkler systems. Manual pull stations are provided at each entrance.

Please survey the area in which you are working to locate the manual pull stations.

B. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE ALARM SOUNDING, you are to remain in your area, unless medical center personnel (Safety, Nursing, or Engineering) instruct otherwise, or unless a fire situation is in your area, in which case you should immediately evacuate.

C. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, REMEMBER RACE: Rescue persons in immediate danger, pull the fire Alarm and Contain the fire by closing any doors.

If it is safe to do so, and you have been trained, try to Extinguish the fire with a portable fire extinguisher. If you do not hear the alarm sound, call extension 2911 to report the location. Know the location of the fire alarm and extinguisher in your work area.

D. INJURIES AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Emergency medical services for stabilization purposes are available for Contractors at this facility. For medical emergencies, dial 2-911 when inside any building.

Report the nature of the emergency and location. The operator will

00 10 11-11 dispatch in-house personnel or coordinate an outside emergency assistance based on the nature of the emergency.

E. HAZARDOUS WASTE. The VA Medical Center at Mountain Home indicates waste that is hazardous with different colored containers:

RED for infectious or biohazardous waste.

YELLOW for chemotherapy waste.

CLEAR for general waste.

Signs on containers also indicate whether the contents are biohazardous, radioactive, or cytotoxic.

The Contractor Shall Not Touch the Contents of Any of These Containers

16. PATIENT CARE AREAS.

A. The VA Medical Center at Mountain Home is a full service medical center with inpatients, outpatients, and staff who can be affected by what you do while working here. Many of these patients may have health problems that make them more susceptible to materials used or generated in your work.

B. Before entering a patient care room, the Contractor shall receive permission and instructions from the nurse in charge. The Contractor shall respect the privacy of all patients. Remember, the patients at the Medical Center at Mountain Home are veterans who have served to protect our country.

C. In order to comprehensively track potential infection control risks during construction, a "Ceiling Opening Permit" Attachment L will be issued by the medical center Infection Control Section only after construction workers have received the required infection control training. In addition, for medical center services that require frequent access to areas above ceilings, a "Ceiling Opening Permit" can be obtained on a long-term basis from the Infection Control Section once their employees have received the required infection control training.

D. The Contractor shall keep tools, ladders, etc. away from patients to prevent injuries.

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E. Before departing the construction site, the Contractor shall secure incomplete work (i.e., cover exposed wiring in electrical outlets) in any area to which patients visitors, and/or non-construction-related employees are not prohibited access.

17. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY.

A. The Contractor shall maintain safety in the construction site / area in accordance with the provisions of the contract, to include, but not be limited to:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations;

• National Electric Codes;

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; and,

• NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

B. The Contractor shall work in a safe manner and shall take all proper precautions while performing work. Extra precautions shall be taken by the Contractor when working around persons occupying the building during construction.

C. The Contractor shall follow all federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

D. The Contractor shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment

(PPE) for their employees. Contractor employees shall wear the provided PPE, as appropriate.

E. The Contractor shall post appropriate signs in specific hazardous areas.

F. The Contractor shall keep all construction areas secure, especially mechanical and electrical rooms, against entry of unauthorized individuals including patients.

G. The Contractor shall not put trash or other building materials to be discarded in VA dumpsters. The Contractor shall furnish their own

00 10 11-13 waste receptacle or dumpster and remove trash daily from the Medical

Center grounds.

H. The Contractor shall not ask to borrow or use any Government-owned tools, machines, or equipment.

18. ACCIDENT PREVENTION.

A. The Contractor shall comply with the safety requirements described in specification section 01 00 00, item 1.5.

B. The Contractor shall increase hazard surveillance of buildings, grounds, and equipment affected by construction, with special attention to excavations, construction areas, construction storage, and field offices.

C. The Contractor shall limit access to construction sites by personnel, patients and visitors not involved with construction activities. Where total isolation of construction activities is not feasible, The

Contractor shall limit access by supplying and using freestanding barricades or other appropriate means. The Contractor shall also supply and use appropriate signage to warn and redirect people away from the construction area and associated hazards.

19. ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION AREAS.

A. The Contractor shall ensure the construction site has free and unobstructed exits. The Contractor shall maintain escape routes for construction workers at all times.

B. The Contractor shall ensure free and unobstructed access is available to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency forces.

The Contractor shall not obstruct any doorway, hallway, or exit without notifying the COR and/or the Safety Unit, to determine if ILSM modifications are required.

C. Means of exiting construction areas shall be inspected by the

Contractor daily and documented by the Contractor on both the Daily

Log, Attachment 00 10 11-F, and on the Fire Safety Log, Attachment 00

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10 11-G. The Contractor shall provide the completed Daily Log to the

COR before the close of the next working day. The Contractor shall provide the completed Fire Safety Log to the COR upon request but no later than the first working day of each month. In addition, the construction site may be inspected by the Government at any time.

20. INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES (ILSM). ILSMs are a series of operational actions taken to temporarily reduce the hazards posed by existing life safety deficiencies or construction. ILSMs consist of the following actions:

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and/or the Safety

Technician (Fire Inspector, extension 7734); to ensure fire protection systems are in good working order in the construction area.

B. Any work involving the fire protection systems including fire alarm and sprinkler systems shall require written permission to proceed from the

COR. Do not tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire alarm and sprinkler system components without prior written permission. To do so without written permission will result in an adverse action by the VA.

The Contractor shall obtain written permission by submitting a Request to Disarm Fire Alarm / Sprinkler System, Attachment 00 10 11-H, to the

COR, 24 hours prior to commencing work on any fire protection system.

C. A temporary, but equivalent, system shall be provided by the Contractor when any fire protection system is impaired due to construction.

D. The Contractor shall inspect and test temporary systems monthly.

E. The Contractor shall train personnel when structural or compartment features of fire safety are compromised.

F. Outside air intakes for air handling equipment serving patient areas are to be located 25 feet away, in any direction, from sources of refrigerants. This includes but is not limited to heat pumps, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, chillers, coolers, freezers, etc.

21. FIRE PREVENTION.

A. The Contractor shall ensure that temporary construction partitions are smoke tight and are of non-combustible material so they will not contribute to the development or spread of fire.

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B. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor construction personnel are trained in fire protection.

C. The Contractor shall develop and enforce storage, housekeeping, and debris removal policies and procedures that reduce the flammable and combustible fire load to the lowest level necessary for daily operations.

D. The Contractor shall provide fire stopping for all penetrations in any wall, especially in vertical and horizontal fire/smoke partitions. If penetrations of smoke and fire barriers are to be made as part of this project, a "Penetration Permit" Attachment M must be requested and obtained from the COR responsible for the work. Once the penetration of the smoke or fire barrier has been made and properly sealed with fire stopping material, and the COR has verified same, the completed permit must be returned to the issuing party and the completed permit forwarded to the Safety Unit for verification. Copies of completed

"Penetration Permits" will be maintained by the Safety Unit.

22. FIRE WATCH.

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any required fire watches when the construction impairs an existing fire protection system for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. A fire watch shall at least involve some special action beyond normal staffing, such as assigning additional personnel to walk the affected areas.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to obtain a radio with direct contact to VA Police for use during a fire watch. The

Contractor shall also provide a telephone for the fire watch. The COR will provide the Contractor with emergency numbers to be used.

C. The Contractor shall provide adequate portable fire extinguishers and the necessary training for individuals assigned to fire watch duties.

D. Fire watch surveillance conducted by the Contractor shall be documented on the Fire Safety Log, Attachment 00 10 11-G.

23. INFECTION CONTROL ORIENTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.

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A. The goal of the Infection Control Program is to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, physicians and other licensed independent practitioners, contract service workers, volunteers, students and visitors.

B. During construction, renovation and minor improvement projects, hidden infectious disease hazards may be released into the air, carried on dust particles or on clothing. One such hazard is fungal organisms such as Aspergillus. Aspergillus species may be found in decaying leaves and compost, plaster and drywall, and settled dust. These organisms usually do not cause problems in healthy people but can cause problems in a hospital that is full of sick patients! Aspergillus and other fungal organisms can cause illness and even death in people with certain medical conditions such as transplant patients, cancer treatment patients and patients with lung problems or poor immunity.

Therefore, it is critical that you do your part to keep our patients, employees and visitors as safe and healthy as possible. We, in turn, will make conditions as safe as possible for you.

C. MEDICAL WASTE.

(1) We will remove any medical waste, including sharps containers

(for used needles and syringes), from construction areas prior to the start of projects.

(2) If the Contractor finds any needles, syringes or sharp medical objects, the Contractor shall notify the COR and Infection Control staff at 423-926-1171 x7542 or 7530, or hospital pager *4-218 or *4-

785 immediately.

D. BARRIER WALLS:

The Contractor shall ensure construction areas are kept separate from patient care areas by barriers that keep the dust and dirt inside the worksite. The barrier walls shall provide a complete seal of the construction area from adjacent areas (walls may be rigid 6 mil thickness plastic). Rigid barriers shall be used for periods longer than 24 hours.

E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL:

(1) The Contractor shall maintain negative air pressure within the construction area, such that air shall be drawn into the

00 10 11-17 construction area, and dust and fungal spores shall not be disseminated toward patient care areas. This may require fans or other negative pressure producing equipment.

(2) The Contractor shall remove demolition debris in tightly fitted covered carts. The Contractor shall use specified traffic patterns, approved by the COR, for debris removal.

(3) The Contractor shall place sticky or walk-off mats immediately outside the construction zone. The Contractor shall change the mats whenever necessary to control the spread of dust and dirt.

(4) The Contractor shall use exterior window seals to reduce the amount of outside excavation debris coming into the building.

(5) If demolition chutes are used, the Contractor shall seal them when not in use. The Contractor shall spray the chute and damper with water, as necessary, to maintain dust control.

(6) The Contractor shall provide for control, collection and disposal of any drain liquid or sludge found when demolishing plumbing.

F. TRAFFIC CONTROL:

(1) The Contractor shall use only entry and exit procedures designated by the COR.

(2) The Contractor shall keep all egress pathways free of debris.

(3) The Contractor shall not allow unauthorized personnel to enter construction areas.

(4) The Contractor shall use only elevators designated by the COR.

G. CLEANING:

(1) The Contractor shall keep the construction area clean on a daily basis.

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(2) The Contractor shall keep dust and dirt to a minimum.

H. WORKERS:

(1) Contractor clothing shall be free of loose soil and debris when exiting the construction area.

(2) The Contractor shall use Contractor-provided personal protective equipment (masks, face shields, etc.) as indicated for the task at hand.

(3) Handwashing is the best method of reducing the transmission of infection. The Contractor should always wash hands with soap and water after visiting the restroom, before eating or smoking, and when leaving the construction site.

Questions? Please feel free to call the Infection Control, 423-926-1171 x

7542.

24. AIRBORNE DUST CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION.

A. Generation of dust is a major concern within staff, and especially patient, occupied buildings. Where operations involve the generation of dust; the Contractor shall direct all efforts at reducing airborne generated dust to the lowest level feasible. This may be accomplished by a number of methods. These include misting the area with water or use of tools attached to high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtering vacuums. Where large amounts of materials may be disturbed, resulting in airborne dust, The Contractor shall establish full ceiling-to-floor plastic barriers as required.

B. CLASSIFICATION OF JOBS:

(1) CLASS I- Includes, but is not limited to, minor disturbances involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, ductwork, and minor aesthetic improvements.

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(2) CLASS II- (projects require barrier precautions) - Includes, but is not limited to, construction of new walls, construction of new rooms, major utility changes, major equipment installation, demolition of wallboards, plaster, ceramic tiles, or ceiling and floor tiles, removal of windows, removal of casework, etc.

C. CLASS I PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall:

(1) Mist (with water) work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

Alternatively, a high efficiency particulate air vacuum (HEPA) can be used by positioning the vacuum next to the equipment at the site.

(2) Tape doors for activities that produce large amounts of dust and block off and seal air vents.

(3) Cover holes/openings (penetrations), in walls, ceilings, floors, or doors that cannot be patched or fixed within 4 hours. Only approved fire-rated materials shall be used to fill holes in fire/smoke walls.

(4) Comply with OSHA regulations regarding noise and vapor containment.

(5) Cleanup and disposal: Construction waste shall be contained before transport using plastic bags and/or covered transport receptacle and/or cart and taped covering.

(6) Wet mop and/or HEPA vacuum before leaving work area.

(7) Place dust mats at entrance and exit of work areas, and clean or change daily to prevent tracking of dust into occupied areas.

(8) After work completion, remove covering from air vents.

D. CLASS II PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall:

(1) Post construction warning signs

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(2) Use the same procedures as Class I – However, use of a HEPA vacuum is mandatory.

(3) Construct all dust barriers before construction begins per the following instructions: For single rooms, seal door/frame with tape and plastic. The sheet should be divided vertically with a knife.

Flaps should be taped on either side of the single sheet to create a flapped entrance.

(4) For larger areas, install an airtight (fire retardant) plastic barrier that extends from floor to ceiling, or seal to prevent dust and debris from escaping. Seal all seams with duct tape. Install barrier partitions to stop movement of air and debris penetrating ceiling envelopes, chases and/or ceiling spaces. Construct entrance with a double flap of plastic to prevent escape of elevator shafts or stairways are within the field of construction, install solid barriers.

25. INTERSTITIAL WORK PROTOCOL.

A. When working through ceiling, the Contractor shall:

(1) Ensure that all employees and Contractors have been trained in the recognition of asbestos hazards, proper work practices, exposure assessment protocol, personal protective equipment and emergency response actions. All employees shall have the proper level of

(2) Regulate access to the work area by putting up barrier tape and/or warning signs as necessary.

(3) Vacate the area where the work activity will be performed. If area cannot be evacuated, erect a mini-enclosure or “Kontrol Kube” from the floor to the suspended ceiling.

(4) Prepare area with polyethylene drop cloth.

(5) Place tools, equipment and materials onto the drop cloth or inside the containment barrier.

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(6) Don personal protective equipment.

(7) Carefully lift up ceiling tile. Keep the ceiling tile as flat as possible while lifting. Lift tile slightly above grid system and slowly slide tile to one side, leaving tile on top of an adjacent tile.

(8) Wet wipe or HEPA vacuum the t-bars holding the tile.

(9) Wet wipe or HEPA vacuum the topside of the tile.

(10) Wet wipe or HEPA vacuum the underside of the tile that will be moved.

(11) Carefully replace ceiling tile if necessary.

(12) Perform clean up below ceiling, take down barrier tape, warning signs and unseal HVAC systems.

(13) Dispose of polyethylene sheeting, cleaning rags and any PPE clothing as asbestos-containing waste

(14) Inspect area and when decontamination appears to be complete, request clearance from safety office or independent certified industrial hygienist or asbestos consultant.

(15) Reoccupy room after clearance has been obtained.

B. When working above ceiling off any catwalk, the Contractor shall:

(1) Ensure that all employees and Contractors have been trained in the recognition of asbestos hazards, proper work practices, exposure assessment protocol, personal protective equipment and emergency response actions. All employees shall have the proper level of

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(2) Determine the exact location of work and path of access required. Conduct an assessment of integrity of ceiling tile.

(3) If ceiling tile appears to have gaps to the interstitial, replace the tile per the protocol above.

(4) Vacate the area where the work activity will be performed.

(5) Regulate access to the work area by putting up barrier tape and/or warning signs as necessary.

(6) Install a visqueen barrier on the underside of the ceiling.

(7) Complete the work.

(8) An asbestos abatement company shall be used to HEPA-vacuum the tops of tiles after completion of the work, and to remove the visqueen barrier.

(9) Perform clean-up below ceiling, take down barrier tape, warning signs and unseal HVAC systems.

(10) Dispose of polyethylene sheeting, cleaning rags and any PPE clothing as asbestos-containing waste.

(11) Inspect area and when decontamination appears to be complete, request clearance from safety office or independent certified industrial hygienist or asbestos consultant.

(12) Reoccupy room after clearance has been obtained.

26. HOUSEKEEPING. The Contractor shall:

A. Protect patients and VA personnel in occupied areas from the hazards of dust, noise, construction debris and material associated with a construction environment.

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B. Keep work area clear, clean and free of loose debris

C. Secure construction materials and partially installed work that would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel duties and traffic.

D. Wet mop occupied areas clean and remove any accumulation of dust/debris from cutting or drilling from any surface at the end of each workday.

E. Make every effort to keep dust and noise to a minimum at all times.

Take special precautions to protect VA equipment from damage including excessive dust.

F. Maintain clear access to mechanical, electrical devices, equipment and main corridors. This will ensure access to existing systems in the event of an emergency.

G. Clean area of all construction debris and dust upon completion of demolition and/or renovation.

H. During construction operations, keep existing finishes protected from damage. Cover and protect all carpets during construction. Any carpets or surfaces damaged as a result of construction activities shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

27. TRENCHING/EXCAVATIONS.

All Trenching and Excavation operations shall comply with all applicable requirements of OSHA, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, for Excavating and

Trenching, (including related appendices), 1926.800 Underground

Construction, and 1926.956, Underground Lines.

28. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Your operations may involve the use of hazardous materials. Prior to locating hazardous materials on site, the Contractor shall submit all

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Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) through the COR for…