Attachment 12 - 556-402 SPS 100CD SpecsV1 29NOV22-r14JUN24.pdf

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Expand Sterile Processing Service (SPS)

Bldg. Number 133CA North Chicago, Illinois

Architect:

Alesia Architecture 3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 `` MEP Engineer:

IMEG Corporation 2882 106th Street Des Moines, IA 50322 IT Engineer:

IMEG Corporation 2882 106th Street Des Moines, IA 50322

Geotechnical Consultant:

TTL Associates, Inc 1915 North 12th Street Toledo, OH 43604-5305

Commissioning:

(VA Subconsultant)

Cost Estimating Consultant:

VCI (Vali Cooper International) 18300 E. 71st Ave., Suite 130 Denver, Colorado 80249

Project Manual Volume 1 of 2:

(Divisions 00 – 14)

100% Construction Documents Submittal November 29, 2022

REVISED 06-14-2024

VA Project Number: 556-402, VA Contract Number: 36C77622C0002 VA Point of Contact: Daniel J. Lid, (224) 610-3567, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Architect’s Project Number: 2021-22

Structural Engineer:

Shaffer Stevens & Schaap P.C.

9910 North 48th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68152 Civil Engineer:

Calibre Engineering, Inc.

9090 S Ridgeline Blvd #105 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 `` Civil Engineer:

Calibre Engineering, Inc.

9090 S Ridgeline Blvd #105 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Fire Protection Engineer:

Incandescence life safety. inc 3575 Ringsby Ct. Unit 408 Denver, CO 80216

Physical Security Consultant:

Force Protect Security Consultants 10901 Front Beach Road, Suite 1415 Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Hazardous Mat’l Consultant:

TTL Associates, Inc 1915 North 12th Street Toledo, OH 43604-5305

09-01-22

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Ill. 60064

VA Project #556-402

Revised 6-14-2024

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

VOLUME 1 (Divisions 00 – 14)

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22

01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements

01 42 16 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 45 35A Schedule of Special Inspections ---

01 45 35B Statement of Special Inspections ---

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements (Added Jun 2024) 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

03 37 13 Shotcrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

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04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 05 19 Post-Installed Anchors

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 01-21

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 81 23 Intumescent Fire Protection 03-22

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 31 23 Floor Doors

08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

01-21

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 01-21

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and

RES 6B)

01-21

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting – Revised 7-5-2023 01-21

09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)

01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment - Revised 7-

5-2023

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 01-21

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT - NOT USED

VOLUME 2 (Divisions 21 – 34)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems (By VA CxA Sub) 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-20

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems (By VA CxA Sub) 04-22

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping – Revised 7-5-2023 02-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

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23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices – Revised 7-5-2023 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems – Revised 7-5-

01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems (By VA CxA Sub) 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

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

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems (By VA CxA Sub) 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution – Revised 7-5-2023 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 Cover

GI002 Index of Drawings

GI101 Phasing Plans

GI102 Flow Diagrams

GI103 Bid Alternates 1 & 2

GI104 Bid Alternates 3 & 4

LIFE SAFETY

LS000 Code Compliance Summary Plan

LS100 Pipe Basement – Life Safety Plan

LS101 Basement Floor – Life Safety Plan

LS102 First Floor – Life Safety Plan

LS103 Egress Phasing Compliance Plan - Basement

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 Basement Floor Plan – Asbestos Abatement

CIVIL

CD100 Demolition Plan – Phase 1

SP100 Site Plan – Phase 1

CS500 Site Details – Phase 1

CS501 Site Details – Phase 1

CG100 Grading Plan – Phase 1

CU100 Overall Utility Plan – Phase 1

CU101 Sanitary Sewer Plan & Profile – Phase 1

CU104 Storm Sewer Plan and Profile – Phase 1

CU500 Storm Sewer Details – Phase 1

CU501 Storm Sewer Details – Phase 1

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STRUCTURAL

SG001 Structural General Notes

SD1PB.1 Pipe Basement Floor – Partial Demo Plan & Elev – Phase 1

SD100.1 Basement Floor – Partial Demo Plan & Elevation – Phase 1

SD100.2 Basement Floor – Partial Demo Plan & Elevation – Phase 2

SD100.3 Basement Floor – Partial Demo Plan & Elev – Phase 3

SD100.4 Basement Floor – Partial Demo Plan – Phase 4

SB1PB.1 Pipe Basement Floor – Fndn. & Mud Slab Plan – Phase 1

SB1PB.2 Pipe Basement Floor – Foundation & Mud Slab Plan – Phase 2

SB301 Structural Sections

SB501 Foundation Details & Schedules

SB502 Foundation Details

SF100.1 Basement Floor Framing Plan – Phase 1

SF100.2 Basement Floor Framing Plan – Phase 2

SF100.3 Basement Floor – Framing Plan – Phase 3

SF101.2 First Floor – Mechanical Penthouse Framing Plan – Phase 2

SF102.2 Second Floor – Roof Framing Plan – Phase 2

SF401 Elevations & Details

SF402 Structural Retrofit Elevations in Building 133-C

SF501 Framing Details

SF502 Framing Details

SF503 Framing Details

SF504 Framing Details

SF510 Light Gage Framing Structural Details

SF511 Wall Sections – Light gage Information

SF600 Live Load Diagram – Basement Floor

SF601 Live Load Diagram – First Floor

ARCHITECTURAL

AG001 Architectural Abbreviations, Legends and Notes

AD1PB.2 Pipe Basement Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 2

AD100.1 Basement Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 1

AD100.2 Basement Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 2

AD100.3 Basement Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 3

AD100.4 Basement Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 4

AD101.2 First Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 2

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AD102.2 Roof Floor – Demolition Plan – Phase 2

AE1PB.2 Pipe Basement Floor – Floor Plan – Phase 2

AE100.1 Basement Floor – Floor Plan – Phase 1

AE100.2 Basement Floor – Floor Plan – Phase 2

AE100.3 Basement Floor – Floor Plan – Phase 3

AE100.4 Basement Floor – Floor Plan – Phase 4

AE101.2 First Floor – Mechanical Penthouse Plan – Phase 2

AE102.2 Second Floor – Roof Plan – Phase 2

AE110.1 Basement Floor – Reflected Ceiling Plan – Phase 1

AE110.2 Basement Floor – Reflected Ceiling Plan – Phase 2

AE110.3 Basement Floor – Reflected Ceiling Plan – Phase 3

AE110.4 Basement Floor – Reflected Ceiling Plan – Phase 4

AE201 Exterior Elevations

AE301 Building Sections

AE302 Wall Sections

AE303 Wall Sections

AE304 Wall Sections

AE401 Enlarged Plans and Elevations

AE402 Enlarged Plans and Elevations

AE501 Exterior Details

AE502 Wall Sections & Details

AE503 Expansion Joint Details

AE504 Plan Details

AE505 Plan Details

AE601 Room Program Schedule

AE602 Door Schedule and Details

AE801 Wall Types

AE901 Exterior Renderings & Interior 3D Views

AE902 Basement Floor – Functional Area Plan

INTERIOR

IN100.1 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 1

IN100.2 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 2

IN100.3 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 3

IN100.4 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 4

IN100.41 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 1

IN100.42 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 2

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IN100.43 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 3

IN100.44 Basement Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 4

IN101.2 First Floor – Interior Plan – Phase 2

IN501 Interior Details

IN601 Room Finish Schedule

IN602 Room Finish Schedule – Bid Alternates

IN603 Signage Schedule

EQUIPMENT

QH100.2C Basement Floor – Equipment Plan - Phase 2 Area C

QH100.2D Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 2 Area D

QH100.4A Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area A

QH100.4B Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area B

QH100.4B1 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area B –

Bid Alternate 1

QH100.4A2 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area A –

Bid Alternate 2

QH100.4B2 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area B –

Bid Alternate 2

QH100.4A3 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area A –

Bid Alternate 3

QH100.4B3 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area B –

Bid Alternate 3

QH100.4A4 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area A –

Bid Alternate 4

QH100.4B4 Basement Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 4 Area B –

Bid Alternate 4

QH101.2D First Floor – Equipment Plan – Phase 2 Area D

QH601 Equipment JSN Schedule

FIRE PROTECTION

FA000 Fire Alarm Notes and Details

FA101 Basement – Fire Alarm Plan

FA102 First Floor – Fire Alarm Plan

FX000 Fire Suppression Notes and Details

FX101 Basement – Fire Suppression Plan

FX102 First Floor – Fire Suppression Plan

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PLUMBING

P000 Plumbing Coversheet

PD1PB.2 Pipe Basement Demolition – Plumbing – Phase 2

PD1PB.4 Pipe Basement Demolition – Plumbing – Phase 4

PD100.4 Basement Demolition – Plumbing – Phase 4

P1PB.0 Pipe Basement – Plumbing – All Phases

P1PB.2 Pipe Basement – Plumbing – Phase 2

P1PB.3 Pipe Basement – Plumbing – Phase 3

P1PB.4 Pipe Basement – Plumbing – Phase 4

P1PB.44 Pipe Basement – Plumbing – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 4

P100.0 Basement – Plumbing – All Phases

P100.2 Basement – Plumbing – Phase 2

P100.3 Basement – Plumbing – Phase 3

P100.4 Basement – Plumbing – Phase 4

P100.44 Basement – Plumbing – Phase 4 – Alternate 4

P101.0 First Floor – Plumbing – All Phases

P101.2 First Floor – Plumbing – Phase 2

P102.0 Second Floor – Plumbing – All Phases

P102.2 Second Floor – Plumbing – Phase 2

P200 Plumbing Enlarged Plan

P300 D.I. Water Flow Diagram

P301 Plumbing Sanitary – Vent Riser Diagram – Phase 2

P302 Plumbing Domestic Water Riser Diagram – Phase 2

P303 Plumbing Riser Diagram – Phase 4

P304 DI Water Riser Diagram – Phase 2

P400 Plumbing Details

P401 Plumbing Details

P500 Plumbing Schedules

MECHANICAL

M000 Mechanical Coversheet

MD100.1 Basement Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 1

MD100.2 Basement Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 2

MD100.3 Basement Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 3

MD100.4 Basement Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 4

MD101.2 First Floor Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 2

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MD101.4 First Floor Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 4

MD102.4 Second Floor Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 4

MD103.4 Third Floor Demolition – Ventilation – Phase 4

MD104.4 Fourth Floor Demolition - Ventilation – Phase 4

MD2PB.2 Pipe Basement Demolition – Piping – Phase 2

MD200.4 Basement Demolition – Piping – Phase 4

M1PB.2 Pipe Basement – Ventilation – Phase 2

M100.0 Basement – Ventilation – All Phases

M100.1 Basement - Ventilation – Phase 1

M100.2 Basement – Ventilation – Phase 2

M100.3 Basement – Ventilation – Phase 3

M100.4 Basement – Ventilation – Phase 4

M100.41 Basement - Ventilation – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 1

M100.42 Basement – Ventilation – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 2

M100.43 Basement – Ventilation – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 3

M100.44 Basement - Ventilation – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 4

M101.0 First Floor – Ventilation – All Phases

M101.2 First Floor – Ventilation – Phase 2

M101.4 First Floor – Ventilation – Phase 4

M102.0 Second Floor – Ventilation – All Phases

M102.2 Second Floor – Ventilation – Phase 2

M2PB.2 Pipe Basement – Piping – Phase 2

M200.0 Basement – Piping – All Phases

M200.2 Basement – Piping – Phase 2

M200.4 Basement – Piping – Phase 4

M200.44 Basement - Piping – Phase 4 – Alternate 4

M201.0 First Floor – Piping – All Phases

M201.2 First Floor – Piping – Phase 2

M300 Mechanical Details

M301 Mechanical Details

M302 Mechanical Details

M303 Mechanical Details

M304 AHU Component Plan

M305 Airflow Map

M306 Airflow Map

M307 Steam Flow Diagram

M400 Mechanical Diagrams

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M401 Mechanical Diagrams

M402 Mechanical Diagrams

M403 Mechanical Diagrams

M600 Mechanical Schedules

M601 Mechanical Schedules

ELECTRICAL

E000 Electrical Coversheet

ED100.1 Basement Demolition – Electrical – Phase 1

ED100.2 Basement Demolition – Electrical – Phase 2

ED100.3 Basement Demolition – Electrical – Phase 3

ED100.4 Basement Demolition – Electrical – Phase 4

E1PB.2 Sub-Basement – Electrical – Phase 2

E100.0 Basement – Power – All Phases

E100.1 Basement – Power – Phase 1

E100.2 Basement – Power – Phase 2

E100.3 Basement – Power – Phase 3

E100.4 Basement – Power – Phase 4

E100.41 Basement – Power – Phase 4 – Alternate 1

E100.42 Basement – Power – Phase 4 – Alternate 2

E100.43 Basement – Power – Phase 4 – Alternate 3

E100.44 Basement – Power – Phase 4 – Alternate 4

E101.0 Basement – Lighting – All Phases

E101.1 Basement – Lighting – Phase 1

E101.2 Basement – Lighting – Phase 2

E101.3 Basement – Lighting – Phase 3

E101.4 Basement – Lighting – Phase 4

E101.41 Basement – Lighting – Phase 4 – Alternate 1

E101.42 Basement – Lighting – Phase 4 – Alternate 2

E101.43 Basement – Lighting – Phase 4 – Alternate 3

E101.44 Basement – Lighting – Phase 4 – Alternate 4

E200 First Floor – Power – Phase 2

E201 First Floor – Lighting – Phase 2

E301 First Floor Overall and Enlarged Electrical Plans

E400 Electrical Diagrams – Base Option

E601 Electrical Details

E602 Electrical Details

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E603 Electrical Details

E701 Electrical Panel Schedules

TECHNOLOGY

T001 Technology Coversheet

TD100.1 Basement Demolition – Technology – Phase 1

TD100.2 Basement Demolition – Technology – Phase 2

TD100.3 Basement Demolition – Technology – Phase 3

TD100.4 Basement Demolition – Technology – Phase 4

T002 Overall Plans – Technology

T003 Overall Plans – Technology

T100.1 Basement – Technology – Phase 1

T100.2 Basement – Technology – Phase 2

T100.3 Basement – Technology – Phase 3

T100.4 Basement – Technology – Phase 4

T100.41 Basement – Technology – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 1

T100.42 Basement – Technology – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 2

T100.43 Basement – Technology – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 3

T100.44 Basement – Technology – Phase 4 – Bid Alternate 4

T200 Technology Room Enlargements

T300 Technology Details

T301 Technology Details

T600 Technology Schedules

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Expand Sterile

Processing Service (SPS, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health

Care Center, North Chicago, Ill as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contacting Officer’s Representative (COR)

C. Offices of Alesia Architecture, 3705 North 200th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022,as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory approved by VA Construction and Facility

Management(CFM), the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with Lovell FHCC security management program and obtain

01 00 00 -2 permission of the Lovell FHCC police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by

Lovell FHCC CP with input from the ICRA team. All foremen, supervisors, and anyone else designated as a competent person

(CP) shall have the 30-Hour OSHA course.

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

H. Any reference throughout this Project Manual / Specifications document to the VA “Contracting Officers Representative” or

“COR”, or “Project Engineer”, shall be considered synonymous with the VA “Resident Engineer”, and used interchangeably.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID : Provide for and furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, complete haul-off, tools, equipment, insurance, temporary protection, and other items designated under the provisions of this contract, related to the execution of new construction and renovations to Expand Sterile Processing Service

(SPS)at the James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, Illinois as outlined in the contract specifications, and as shown on the contract drawings.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except - Do not construct the following rooms & spaces, and deduct the construction costs for rooms & spaces from the Base Bid:

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1. OFFICE, SPS CHIEF BC106; OFFICE, SPS DEPUTY CHIEF BC106A;

HALL BC106B; COPIER / WORKST. 07 BC106C; OFFICE, AO/WORKST. 01

BC106D; WORKST. 02 BC106F; WORKST. 03 BC106G;

WORKST. 04 BC106H; WORKST. 05 BC106J; PPE BC106K.

2. Contractor to construct new Admin Space BC106.

C. ALTERNATE NO.2: ALTERNATE 1 except - Do not construct the following rooms & spaces, and deduct the construction costs for rooms & spaces from the Base Bid & Alternate No.1:

1. CASE CART STORAGE BC107D; STORAGE, CLEAN BC107E.

D. ALTERNATE NO.3: ALTERNATE 2 except - Do not construct the rooms & spaces from the Base Bid & Alternate No.1 & No.2:

1. CORRIDOR BD171B, CORRIDOR BD 171C.

E. ALTERNATE NO.4: ALTERNATE 3 except - Do not construct the rooms & spaces from the Base Bid & Alternate No.1, No.2, & No.3:

1. TRAINING ROOM BD174, WORKST. 09 BD174A, WORKST. 10 BD174B;

LOCKER, FEMALE BD175; HALL BD175A, HALL BD BD175B, TLT/SHW F

BD175C, TLT/SHW F BD175D; LOCKER, MALE BD176; HALL BD176A;

HALL BD 176B; TLT/SHW M BD176C; TLT/SHW M BD176D; CORRIDOR

BD177; TOILET BD177A; STAFF LOUNGE BD178.

2. Vendor Drop-Off/Pick-Up BD172 & new Admin Space BC106.

Existing Toilets, Locker Rooms, & Showers are to remain in place.

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.

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B. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

Additional sets of drawings and specifications may be made by the

Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from reproducible PDF files furnished by Issuing Office.

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

2. Before 1) starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the COR and 2)for working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give

3 days notice to the COR 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

01 00 00 -5 may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall secure the project site after construction hours.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers 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 install all permanent cores at completion of the work. 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.

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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).

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

“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. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the COR.

E. Workers are subject to rules of Lovell FHCC, VA, and DOD applicable to their conduct.

F. 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.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Lovell FHCC 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

01 00 00 -8 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 Lovell

FHCC in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

Provide unobstructed access to Lovell FHCC areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. 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 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 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.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the

01 00 00 -9 procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

Contractor.

J. Building(s) No.(s) 133CA, 133 will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. 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 Lovell FHCC

Representative whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Lovell FHCC 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.

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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 COR .

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

Lovell FHCC Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS

FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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.

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N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 , 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).

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 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

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications 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 Lovell FHCC .

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 Lovell FHCC during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and

01 00 00 -15 specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors : The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors . The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply.

Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous

Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Lovell FHCC

Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 ...... Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262 ...... Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 ...... Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ...... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 ...... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...... Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

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49 CRR 173 ...... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............ Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

and

5. 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

01 00 00 -18 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.