ATTACHMENT 2 SPECIFICATIONS 618-16-101 CONSTRUCT EVIDENCE BASED INPATIENT WARD 2K2H.pdf

Project Manual

Office of Facilities Management

Department of Veterans Affairs

USACE Contract No. W912ES19D0003 SEH No. SHMVP 152273

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ARCHITECT

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,

SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION

AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED

ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE

OF MINNESOTA.

PRINTED: Paul Ragozzino, AIA

SIGNATURE:

DATE: March 30, 2020 Reg. No.: 16354

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,

SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION

AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED ENGINEER

UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

MINNESOTA.

PRINTED: George Strand, PE

DATE: March 30, 2020 Reg. No.: 23287

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,

SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION

AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED ENGINEER

UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

MINNESOTA.

PRINTED: Bruce D. McNeil, PE

DATE: March 30, 2020 Reg. No.: 17711

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,

SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION

AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED ENGINEER

UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

MINNESOTA.

PRINTED: Jason M. Burns, PE

DATE: March 30, 2020 Reg. No.: 55390

LOW VOLTAGE ENGINEER

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,

SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION

AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED ENGINEER

UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

MINNESOTA.

PRINTED: Douglas R. Alvine

DATE: March 30, 2020 Reg. No.: 20194

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

Volume 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 09-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 33 00 Overhead Coiling Doors 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08-19 08 71 13.11 Low Voltage Automatic Door Operator 08-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15 09 72 61 Solid Surface Wet Wall Panels System 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 03-20 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 08-18 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 21 16 Window Blinds 03-20 12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 04-11 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 34 00 Integrated Patient Care Modular System 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 92 00 Pneumatic-Tube System 11-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results For Fire Suppression 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 12 Electrical Demolition 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 53 Identification For Electrical Systems 01-17 26 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 08-19 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 27 17 Equipment Wiring 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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Volume 3

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 05 36 Cable Trays For Telecommunication Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 12 00 Telecommunications Cabling Expansion 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 PACS 03-20

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

Architecture

GI0.01 COVER SHEET

GI0.02 GENERAL INFORMATION

GI0.03 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

GI0.04 CODE REVIEW

GI0.05 CODE REVIEW

GI0.06 WARD 2K CODE PLAN

GI0.07 AREA H CODE PLAN

GI0.08 SITE LOGISTICS PLAN

AD1.00 WARD 2K DEMOLITION PLAN

AD1.20 AREA H DEMOLITION PLAN

AE2.00 WARD 2K - COMPOSITE FLOOR PLAN

AE2.01 WARD 2K - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA A

AE2.02 WARD 2K - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA B

AE2.03 WARD 2K - ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN - AREA A

AE2.04 WARD 2K - ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN - AREA B

AE2.10 WARD 2K - COMPOSITE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE2.11 WARD 2K - ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

AE2.12 WARD 2K - ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA B

AE2.20 AREA H - FLOOR PLAN

AE2.21 AREA H - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE5.01 SUPPORT SPACES ELEVATIONS & EQUIPMENT MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AE5.02 BATHROOM ELEVATIONS

AE5.03 PATIENT ROOM INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE5.04 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE7.01 PARTITION TYPES & DETAILS

AE7.02 DETAILS

AE7.03 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE8.01 DOOR SCHEDULES, FRAME TYPES & DETAILS

AE9.01 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES & DETAILS

AE9.02 WARD 2K - COMPOSITE FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AE9.03 WARD 2K - ENLARGED FINISH FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

AE9.04 WARD 2K - ENLARGED FINISH FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

Equipment

QH1.00 WARD 2K - OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE

QH1.01 WARD 2K - ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

QH1.10 AREA 2H EQUIPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE

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WAYFINDING

AW1.01 WARD 2K - SIGNAGE PLAN AREA A

AW1.02 WARD 2K - SIGNAGE PLAN AREA B

AW1.03 AREA 2H - SIGNAGE PLAN

Structural

SJ0.01 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

GM001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

MD1.01 REMOVAL AREAS H AND K LEVEL 2 PLAN - HVAC

MD1.02 REMOVAL AREAS H AND K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - HVAC AND

HYDRONICS

MD2.01 REMOVAL AREA K LEVEL 2 M.E.R. AREA PLAN - MECHANICAL

MH1.01 AREAS H AND K LEVEL 2 PLAN - HVAC

MH1.02 AREAS H AND K LEVEL 2 PLAN - INTERSTITIAL PLAN - HVAC

MH2.01 AREA K LEVEL 2 M.E.R. AREA PLAN - MECHANICAL

MH2.02 LEVEL 3 AND 4 MECHANICAL ROOMS

MP1.01 AREA K LEVEL 2 PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING

MP1.02 AREA K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING

MJ1.01 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MJ1.02 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MJ2.01 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MJ2.02 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI2.03 CONTROL POINTS - WARD 2K

MI2.04 CONTROL DIAGRAMS - WARD 2K\

PLUMBING

PD1.01 REMOVAL AREA H AND K LEVEL 1 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - SANITARY WASTE

PD1.02 REMOVAL AREA H & K LEVEL 2 PLAN - PLUMBING

PD1.03 REMOVAL AREA H AND K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - PLUMBING

PD1.04 REMOVAL AREA K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - MEDICAL GAS

PP1.01 AREA K LEVEL 2 PLAN -DOMESTIC WATER AND MEDICAL GAS

PP1.02 AREA H AND K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DOMESTIC WATER

PG1.01 AREA K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PIPING

PG1.02 MEDICAL GAS PIPING RISER DIAGRAM

PP3.01 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAMS

PP4.01 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP5.01 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PL1.01 AREA H AND K LEVEL 1 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - SANITARY WASTE

PL1.02 AREA H AND AREA K LEVEL 2 PLAN - WASTE AND VENT

PL1.03 AREA H AND K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN - SANITARY VENT

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PL2.01 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT RISER DIAGRAMS

ELECTRICAL

E0.01 ELECTRICAL TITLE SHEET

ED1.01 REMOVAL AREA H & K LEVEL 2 PLAN - LIGHTING

ED1.02 REMOVAL AREA H & K LEVEL 2 PLAN - POWER

ED1.03 REMOVAL AREA K LEVEL 2 INTERSTITIAL PLAN

EL1.01 AREA H & K LEVEL 2 PLAN - LIGHTING

EP1.01 AREA H & K LEVEL 2 PLAN - POWER

EY1.01 LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE

EY1.02 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EK1.01 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

LOW VOLTAGE

T0.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TD2.00 WARD 2K - COMPOSITE DEMO PLAN - TELECOM

TD2.01 WARD 2K - ENLARGED DEMO PLAN - AREA A - TELECOM

TD2.02 WARD 2K - ENLARGED DEMO PLAN - AREA B - TELECOM

T2.00 COMPOSITE FLOOR PLANS - TELECOM

T2.01 WARD 2K - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA A - TELECOM

T2.02 WARD 2K - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA B - TELECOM

T2.11 WARD 2K ENLARGED INTERSTITIAL SPACE PLAN - AREA A - TELECOM

T2.12 WARD 2K ENLARGED INTERSTITIAL SPACE PLAN - AREA B - TELECOM

T2.20 AREA H - FLOOR PLAN - TELECOM

T3.00 WARD 2K - ENLARGED PLANS - TELECOM

T4.00 WARD 2K - RISERS - TELECOM

T5.00 WARD 2K - SCHEDULES - TELECOM

T6.00 WARD 2K - DETAILS - TELECOM

T6.01 WARD 2K - DETAILS - TELECOM

T6.02 WARD 2K - DETAILS - TELECOM

T6.03 WARD 2K - DETAILS - TELECOM

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 Confined Space Training:

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.5 SEE SOW

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.8 FIRE SAFETY

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.10 ALTERATIONS

1.11 MOCK-UPS

1.12 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.13 1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.14 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: NOT APPLICABLE

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.16 RESTORATION

1.17 PHYSICAL DATA

1.18 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.19 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.20 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.21 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.22 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.23 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.24 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.25 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.26 TESTS

1.27 INSTRUCTIONS

1.28 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.29 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.30 GUARANTEE:

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 COMPLETION TIME

1.33 SCHEDULES

1.34 Contractor's Cost Breakdown (Schedule of Values):

1.35 CONTRACTOR’S COST BREAKDOWN (SCHEDULE OF VALUES)

1.36 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.37 MINIMUM HOURLY RATES OF WAGES

1.38 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

1.39 KEYS AND BADGES

1.40 MSDS Book

1.41 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

1.42 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.43 PROHIBITION ON ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Construct Specialty

Care Inpatient Ward 2K and Hospital Area 2H.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR):

Robert Malecha Mail Stop 138, Facilities Engineering One Veteran’s Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

(612) 910.1779.

C. Offices of SEHHC LLC, 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by

Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a 30 Hour 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.

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G. Training:

1. All “competent persons” of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 30 hour

OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. 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.

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

1.3 CONFINED SPACE TRAINING:

A. The VA Medical Center Property has been surveyed for Permit Required Confined Spaces. An inventory of the spaces including the hazards and entry procedures are available from the Safety

Manager. Entry may be required for the installation of electrical systems, controls, plumbing, pipe fitting and insulation as part of the project scope.

B. Contractor shall be trained in confined space entry prior to entering confined space. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before start of work.

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, and certain other items.

1.5 SEE SOW

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

B. Additional sets of drawings AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Specifications and drawings will be furnished electronically on a compact disk. Drawing and specification will be in Adobe PDF format.

C. Hard Copy drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, from electronic files furnished by the Issuing Contracting Officer.

1.7 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.

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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 starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3 day 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.

4. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Each contractor or subcontractor employee shall obtain a security clearance from the VA Medical

Center. Obtaining a security clearance will require each contractor and/or subcontractor employee to report to the Facilities Engineering Project Section to complete paperwork and visit Human Resource Management for finger printing. When the employee has been cleared to work at the Medical Center, the employee shall return to have a picture taken and will be issued a badge at that time. Employees must schedule appointments with a Facilities Engineering COR prior to arriving on site to complete security clearance paperwork. This process could take up to thirty days.

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

Officer.

6. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

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C. Guards: 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 install construction lock cylinders and cores.

3. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor’s vehicles and workers vehicles are to be parked in Employee Parking lots.

Coordinate with Project Manager.

2. Shipping/Receiving dock parking; access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

1.8 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. The most recent versions of each publication apply.

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

E84-2009 ....................... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 ......................... Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 ......................... Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 ....................... Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

70-2011 ......................... National Electrical Code

101……………………………..Life Safety Code

241-2009 ....................... 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 COR and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s

01 00 00 - 6 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 COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board on both sides of 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 fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety Officer.

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.

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

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with paragraph 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. 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 COR.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer.

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from COR the morning the work is to be completed, provide 24 hr. notice when possible. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety

Officer.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the entire Minneapolis VAMC campus.

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

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

1926.

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

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary

01 00 00 - 8 buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas. All storage locations must be approved by project COR.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. There is currently minimal storage space available within the medical center. Contractors should plan for alternate storage outside the medical center.

Storage boxes will be allowed on VA Grounds or back parking lots with prior approval.

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. Building No.70 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of Ward 2K alterations will be vacated.

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, 01 00 00 - 9 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.

2. All materials stored on VA Premises must be labeled with contractor name, point of contact, telephone number, project title, date of storage, and project COR.

H. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Manager 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

Project Manager two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Project Manager and Contractor.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of 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 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 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, 25 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall be on the attached

“Shutdown Request” form and include all requested information.

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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 25 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.

J. Abandoned Lines: All unused service lines shall be demolished to the source unless approved by the COR. All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

K. 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.

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

L. 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 paragraph 1.16, USE

OF ROADWAYS.

1.10 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, 01 00 00 - 11

Project Manager, signed by both to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

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 flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall

01 00 00 - 12 be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.11 MOCK-UPS

A. No mock-ups required unless noted otherwise.

1.12 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team 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 COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity.

Upon notification, the Contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the Medical Center, along with assistance from the Contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the

COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical

Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone.

Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the

Medical Center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

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

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

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical

Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

2. Interstitials: After all construction materials and disposable materials have been removed from the interstitial spaces, the contractor shall vacuum the interstitial floors within the construction limits of the project.

3. Mechanical Rooms: At the completion of the project, remove all construction related materials and disposable debris from the mechanical rooms used during construction.

Relocate attic stock to areas designated by the COR. Sweep and mop entire mechanical room floors.

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

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

1.13 1.11 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 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 were directed by COR.

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

Contractor.

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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.

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 Medical Center's 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

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

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1.14 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: NOT APPLICABLE

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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 environment. Refer to paragraphs 1.6

Operations and Storage Areas, 1.7 Alterations, 1.11 Restoration for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.16 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…