Attachment 2 - Specifications 100 Percent - Mathers VAMC - Final.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Northern California Health Care System

“Construct Facility for Mental Health and

Primary Care Alternative Modalities”

PRRC Building

VA Mather Facility

Bid Set Specifications

Project No. 612-908

October 20, 2023

VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 10-20-2023

PRRC FACILITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT #612-908

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 06-23

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 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

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 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

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 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

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07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) 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 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

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 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 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

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 06-15

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 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing systems 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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 02-20

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

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 10-22

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

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 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning Of Electrical Systems 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 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 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior 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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

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 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PRRC PROJECT #612-908

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. SHEET NAME

GENERAL

G.001 COVER SHEET

G.002 DRAWING INDEX

G.003 GENERAL NOTES

G.004 GENERAL NOTES

CIVIL

C100 EXISTING CONDITIONS

C101 DEMOLITION & EROSION CONTROL PLAN

C102 SITE PLAN

C103 UTILITY PLAN

C104 STORM PLAN & PROFILE

C105 GRADING PLAN

C106 DETAILS

LANDSCAPING

LA101 HARDSCAPE PLAN

LA201 CONTRUCTION DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

ALS.01 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

A1.0 SITE PLAN

A1.1 SITE DETAILS

A2.00 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS PLANS

A2.01 EDGE OF SLAB PLANS

A2.10 LEVEL 01 FLOOR PLAN

A2.20 LEVEL 02 - SLEEP & HR

A2.23 LEVEL 02 – FLOOR PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3)

A2.24 LEVEL 02 – FLOOR PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3 & 4)

A2.25 LEVEL 02 – FLOOR PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3,4, & 5)

A2.30 ROOF PLAN

A2.40 LEVEL 01 – REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN

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A2.41 LEVEL 02 – REFLECTIVE CEILING PLAN

A2.50 LEVEL 01 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.51 LEVEL 01 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.52 LEVEL 01 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.53 LEVEL 01 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.54 LEVEL 02 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.55 LEVEL 02 ENLARGED PLANS

A2.56 LEVEL 02 ENLARGED PLANS

A3.01 PARTITION TYPES & HEAD DETAILS

A3.02 PARTITION FRAMING DETAILS

A3.03 GYP BS DETAILS 01

A3.23 TOILETS & STANDARD ACCESSORIES

A3.24 LOCKERS, ACCESSORIES, WALL PROT, EQUIP

A3.31 DOOR, SAFETY GLAZING AND LOUVER INFORMATION

A3.33 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A3.50 CABINET DETAILS

A3.60 CEILING DETAILS

A4.1 ELEVATIONS

A4.2 ALUMINUM FRAME TYPES

A5.1 BUILDING SECTIONS

A6.1 WALL SECTIONS

A7.01 EIFS DETAILS 01

A7.10 DETAILS

A7.51 SINGLE PLY ROOFING DETAILS 01

A7.52 SINGLE PLY ROOFING DETAILS 02

A8.10 STEEL STAIR PLANS, SECTIONS, AND DETAILS 01

A8.20 EXTERIOR STAIR PLAN AND DETAILS

A8.31 ELEVATOR GENERAL NOTES

A8.32 ELEVATOR PLANS AND DETAILS

AI.01 ROOM FINISH LEGEND AND SCHEDULE

AI.02 FLOOR FINISH PLANS

AI.03 FINISH PLANS

AI.04 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AI.05 COLOR BOARD

Q-2.1 LEVEL 01 EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE PLAN

Q-2.2 LEVEL 02 EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE PLAN

Q-3.0 EQUIPMENT LIST

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STRUCTURAL

S000 COVER SHEET

S001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S003 SPECIAL INSPECTION MATRICES

S004 TYPICAL DETAILS T1 - T15

S005 TYPICAL DETAILS T16 - T30

S006 TYPICAL DETAILS T31 - T45

S007 TYPICAL DETAILS T46 - T60

S008 TYPICAL DETAILS T61 - T75

S020 SCHEDULES AND ABBREVIATIONS

S101 FOUNDATION PLAN

S102 FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S102A FLOOR REINFORCING PLAN

S103 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S104 ELEVATIONS - MOMENT FRAMES

S105 ELEVATIONS - MOMENT FRAMES

S106 ELEVATIONS - MOMENT FRAMES

S107 ELEVATIONS - MOMENT FRAMES

S201 FOUNDATION DETAILS 101 - 115

S301 FRAMING DETAILS 201 - 215

S302 FRAMING DETAILS 216 - 230

S303 FRAMING DETAILS 231-245

S304 FRAMING DETAILS 246-260

MECHANICAL

M0.1 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

M2.1 MECHANICAL LEVEL 1 PLAN - HVAC

M2.2 MECHANICAL LEVEL 2 PLAN – HVAC

M2.23 MECHANICAL LEVEL 2 PLAN – HVAC (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3)

M2.24 MECHANICAL LEVEL 2 PLAN – HVAC (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3 & 4)

M2.25 MECHANICAL LEVEL 2 PLAN – HVAC (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3,4,5)

M2.3 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN - HVAC

M5.1 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M5.2 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M5.3 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M6.1 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M8.1 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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PLUMBING

P0.1 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

P2.1 PLUMBING LEVEL 1 PLAN

P2.2 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 PLAN

P2.23 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3)

P2.24 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3 & 4)

P2.25 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3,4 & 5)

P3.3 PLUMBING ROOF PLAN

P5.1 PLUMBING DETAILS

P5.2 PLUMBING DETAILS

P5.3 PLUMBING DETAILS

P6.1 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E0.01 GENERAL INFORMATION - ELECTRICAL

E1.01 SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E2.01 FLOOR PLANS - POWER

E2.02 ROOF PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E2.03 FLOOR PLAN ELEC/MECH COORDINATION

E3.01 FLOOR PLANS - LIGHTING

E4.01 FLOOR PLANS DEDUCT ALT - LIGHTING

E4.02 FLOOR PLANS DEDUCT ALT - LIGHTING

E5.01 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE

E6.01 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E7.01 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TELECOMM

T001 TELECOMMUNICATION COVER SHEET

T100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE PLAN

T111 1ST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN

T112 1ST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

T121 2ND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN

T121D 2ND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN (DEDUCTIVE ALT)

T122 2ND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

T401 2ND FLOOR MDF FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS

T801 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TYPICAL DETAILS

T802 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TYPICAL DETAILS

T803 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TYPICAL DETAILS

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T804 ACCESS CONTROL TYPICAL DETAILS

T805 ACCESS CONTROL TYPICAL DETAILS

FIRE ALARM

FA-001 FIRE ALARM LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS AND RISER

FA-201 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLANS

FA-202 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLANS DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES 3 & 4

FA-203 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLANS DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES 3,4,&5

FA-502 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP2.1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN-SPRINKLERS

FP2.23 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN-SPRINKLERS (DEDUCTIVE ALT 3)

FP2.24 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN-SPRINKLERS (DEDUCTIVE ALT 3&4)

FP2.25 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN-SPRINKLERS (DEDUCTIVE ALT 3,4,5)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.14 RESTORATION

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 PARKING

1.31 ID BADGES

1.32 RADIOLOGY AND BIO SAFETY

1.33 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.34 DAILY LOGS

1.35 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.36 SAFETY SIGN

1.37 REQUIRED USE OF SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE

1.38 TB TESTING REQUIREMENTS

1.39 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements on VA TIL Website @ https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.

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 as required by drawings and specifications.

Scope: VA NCHCS PRRC PROJECT #612A4-18-232

The scope of this project includes architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and low voltage for a new ground up two-story building at the VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

Total size will be approximately 22,000 sf. The first floor is approximately 11,670sf of PRRC dedicated space including two entrances from the parking lot, a main entrance for PRRC and a secondary entrance for the elevator vestibule. The second floor is approximately 10330sf and includes Human Resources, Sleep Study Clinic, and general

Administrative space. All areas will meet current VHA Design Guides and

PSRDM. The existing parking lot is to remain. There is a separate building for Social Services adjacent to the site that will be completed prior to this project but is shown as future since it has not yet been built as of August 18th, 2023.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer.

C. Offices of AESUS Design Group, 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.

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D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the COR Engineer 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 (3) work days unless otherwise designated by the COR Engineer.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA’s security program and obtain a VA ID badge from VA police.

See paragraph 1.29 below for ID badge process. Along with ID Badges all workers must be able to speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued.

Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only.

Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

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

G. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, 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 VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. In addition to the 10-hours OSHA training, VA will provide site-specific training as determined by VA Competent Person with input from the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment team. Coordination of this required training will be accomplished through the COTR or Project

Engineer. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. All contractors, subcontractors, and vendors must receive this training in order to work at our facility. Failure to receive this training may

01 00 00 -3 cause debarment of contractor’s staff until such training is accomplished.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Base bid includes a two-story 22,000 sf building and all landscaping as shown in the documents.

B. Deductive Alternates as listed below: (all deductive alternates are inclusive of the previous deducts; Bid deducts are in order of importance and must be chosen in ascending, numerical order.)

1. REMOVE GABION SITE WALLS, RIP RAP, LANDSCAPE ROCK, DG, STEEL

EDGING, AND BOULDERS

2. REMOVE MECHANICAL SCREEN WALL ON ROOF

3. BATHROOM FINISH REDUCTIONS TO INCLUDE:

a. REMOVE WALL TILE IN BATHROOMS ONLY, KEEP FLOOR TILE.

b. INSTALL INPRO WALL PROTECTION UP TO 54”IN LEU OF TILE.

c. REMOVE GYPSUM BOARD CEILINGS AND USE ACT 02 IN ITS PLACE.

d. REMOVE COUNTERTOP AND UNDERMOUNT SINKS AND REPLACE WITH WALL

LAVATORIES.

REPLACE AUTO SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH PUSH PLATE OPERATED SWING

GLASS DOORS.

REMOVE 2ND FLOOR OFFICES SPACES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE

BUILDING. KEEP 2 DOORS AND THE CORRIDOR WALL. REFER TO SHEET

A2.23 AND A3.33

4. REMOVE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICES. REFER TO SHEET A2.24 AND A3.33

5. REMOVE SLEEP ROOM SUITE REFER TO SHEET A2.25 AND A3.33

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Requests for additional sets of drawings will be made by the

Contractor’s at their own expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

C. Not Used

D. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Generally, locking hardware used here must be Class 1 and ADA compliant. Where key locks are required, these locks must conform to the lock cylinders currently in use here; this means that the locks must accept our Best 7-pin interchangeable cores. The industry nomenclature for this would be:

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“I/C small format 7 pin core”.

1. Door locks used throughout this installation are of two types:

cylindrical and mortise. Cylindrical locks are preferred because they cost less, break down less often, and require a simpler door preparation. In addition, they leave a stronger door after they have been installed.

2. Exit hardware used on this station must also accept the Best cylinders mentioned above. Additionally, it should be surface mounted, and not mortise style. Vertical locking rods, when used, must also be surface mounted. Internal rods are prone to breakage and require door removal to repair.

3. We have found some brands of locks, exit hardware and door closers have proven more trouble-free than others. Following is a list of acceptable locks and functions:

Office Lock: Schlage ND53BD-626-RHO.

Function: Lock is always open on inside, locked by button on inside.

Storeroom Lock: Schlage ND80BD-626-RHO.

Function: always locked on outside, always open inside, key retracts Bolt.

Privacy Lock: Schlage ND40BD-626-RHO.

Function: Bathroom lock. Button locks from inside, coin or screwdriver unlocks. It cannot be left unlocked upon leaving room.

Passage Set: Schlage ND10S-626-RHO.

Function: Passage. Two levers, always unlocked.

Classroom Lock: Schlage ND70BD-626-RHO

Function: always open inside, Key lock and unlock outside.

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4. For exit hardware, Von Duprin 99 series, surface mounted. Generally, storeroom function preferred; when hardware needs to be left unlocked it can be dogged down.

5. Occasionally we install mechanical combination locks. They are:

Simplex Kaba lock, P/N# 1021B-26D-41. This number ensures that the lock will comply with our 7-pin small format Best cylinders.

6. If we must use mortise locks, we require the Schlage L-series with lever handles, in brushed chrome finish (626). I can supply part numbers and other information upon request.

7. For door closers, I would recommend LCN heavy-duty.

F. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

4. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

G. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

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

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

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DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COTR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-

01 00 00 -9 penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

COTR.

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

COTR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241.

L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR

Engineer.

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N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR.

O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety through COTR at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

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

U. Above Ceiling Permit: Contractors are restricted from working above ceiling without the required Above Ceiling Permit. This required when working above any ceilings in the Medical Center outside of contained construction areas.

V. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied

VA unless approved by COTR. If approved, use and installations shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time

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1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COTR 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 COTR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. Construction Safety Rounds: VA will perform Construction Safety Rounds weekly. Contractor superintendent or Contractor’s Competent Person will be present during these safety inspections. COTR will identify the date and time of these weekly inspections.

H. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COTR 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 COTR 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COTR and Contractor, as follows:

I. Building(s) No. 205 will not be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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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. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. 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 COTR

Engineer.

K. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 01 00 00 -14 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 COTR.

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 COTR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COTR, 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 Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COTR. 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 Contractor.

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

N. 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.

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

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

P. CONTRACT WORK HOURS and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

(a). Standard daily contract work hours at the Sacramento VA Medical

Center (SVAMC) are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), Monday through Friday except for established Federal Holidays and weekends. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the COR for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard. Notice shall include a detailed description of the type of work to be performed and its location. These

“non-standard” hours are referred to as “WHEN Hours” (Weekend-Holiday-

Evening-Night). The notice requesting work during WHEN hours shall be submitted not less than 72 hours prior to each period of work scheduled at times other than normal duty hours to include Federal holidays.

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Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM

PST. Therefore, approval is subject to the availability of the project manager/COTR, the type of work to be performed, the specific hours requested, and the anticipated noise level that will be generated by contractor activity. Under no circumstance will the contractor proceed without express written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1. Work Phasing/Scheduling: Contractor shall work closely with the

COTR in developing a work schedule for contract performance.

Simultaneous or transitional work on/between multiple facilities may be required. Advance coordination by the contractor is critical and required. Note, Concurrent work performance is anticipated on all line items for this project.

2. The work to be performed on this project will include occupied areas, however arrangements may be made so that the particular area may be blocked off during performance of work if feasible. The contractor shall notify the COTR of intent to start work in any specific assigned area. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience.

3. The contractor is required to have a minimum of crews for work covered by this contract, and provide additional crew(s) as the work justifies. Each crew shall be capable of operating simultaneously and independently of the other crew(s).

4. The following is a list of Federal Holidays observed by all Federal

Installations:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr, 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19th

Independence Day, July 4

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Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in September

Veterans Day, November 11

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Also included is any date specifically declared by the President of the United States of

America as a National Holiday.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COTR, 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:

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

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, of Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COTR 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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

E. Construction Barriers:

1. Barrier must be erected as a complete continous system. The system is to extend from the floor to above the ceiling to complete an actual airless barrier.

F. Final Cleanup:

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

G. Disposal and Retention: 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 which 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 Resident Engineer.

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

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

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA CLASS IV. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

1. The RE and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure

01 00 00 -20 differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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

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

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

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

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Resident Engineer. For construction in any areas that will be jointly occupied by the medical Center or Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side.