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25 JUNE 2021

RENOVATE & EXPAND

SEATTLE STERILE

PROCESSING

SERVICE IN B100

663-20-102

VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle, Washington

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

100% FINAL Submittal Construction Documents 2

RENOVATE & EXPAND SEATTLE SPS IN B100

VA Puget Sound Health Care System – Seattle, WA

Project #: 663-20-102

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 01

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

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 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 02

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 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 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base with Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14 09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6) 07-14 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16 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

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 10-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18 12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 02-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 10-18

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 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 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 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 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 16 Air Coils 04-11

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 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 04

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

RENOVATE AND EXPAND SEATTLE SPS IN B100

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 01

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER

GI002 DRAWING INDEX

GS101 TEMPORARY TRAILER SITE PLAN

GS102 ENLARGED TEMPORARY TRAILER SITE PLAN

GS103 TEMPORARY TRAILER SITE SECTIONS

GS104 TEMPORARY TRAILER SITE SECTIONS

GS201 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT LEVEL – ICRA PLAN

GS301 BASEMENT FIRE & LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

CD101 DEMOLITION AND TESC PLAN

CU101 UTILITY PLAN

C-501 DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS &

GENERAL NOTES

AD101 OVERALL DEMO FLOOR PLAN

AD102 OVERALL DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD111 PARTIAL DEMO PLAN - NORTH

AD112 PARTIAL DEMO PLAN - SOUTH

AE101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE111 PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN – NORTH

AE112 PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN – SOUTH

AC101 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC111 PARTIAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – NORTH

AC112 PARTIAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – SOUTH

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 02

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED FLOOR AND REFLECTED CEILING

PLANS

AE402 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN – STERILIZERS &

DISINFECTORS

AE403 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN AND SECTIONS – CART

LIFT

AE404 ENLARGED PARTIAL ROOF PLAN

AE411 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE412 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

A-602 DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULE & TYPES, INTERIOR

DOOR DETAILS

A-603 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

A-611 WALL TYPES

A-612 WALL TYPES

AE701 SWING SPACE – DEMO FLOOR PLAN, ENLARGED

FLOOR PLAN, & REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AW001 SIGNAGE LOCATION PLAN & MESSAGE SCHEDULE

AW002 SIGNAGE MATERIALS, FINISHES, & INDEX

AW015 IN-01.15 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY

INFORMATION SIGN

AW018 IN-01.22 BIOHAZARD WARNING SIGN

AW024 IN-04.01 ROOM NUMBER SIGN

AW025 IN-04.02 PERMANENT ROOM SIGN

AW027 IN-04.03 CHANGEABLE MESSAGE ROOM SIGN

AW043 IN-08.02 PROHIBIT INSTRUCTIONAL & CONTROL

AW044 IN-09.01A, IN-09.01C RESTROOM SIGN MEN

AW045 IN-09.02A, IN-09.02C RESTROOM SIGN WOMEN

AW075 IN-19.02 DIMENSIONAL LETTERS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 ABBREVIATIONS, SHEET INDEX, & GENERAL

STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL INSPECTION

SCHEDULE

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 03

SF101 LEVEL BASEMENT PLAN

SF102 COVERED WALKWAY FOUNDATION PARTIAL PLAN

SF103 COVERED WALKWAY ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF104 COVERED WALKWAY SECTIONS

SF501 TYPICAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF502 TYPICAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FD101 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN – FIRE

PROTECTION

FX102 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

FX401 CART LIFT EQUIPMENT ROOM – FIRE

PROTECTION

FX402 COVERED WALKWAY – FIRE PROTECTION

MECHANICAL

M-001 LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES –

MECHANICAL

MD101 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN – OVERALL -

MECHANICAL

MD401 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLAN

- MECHANICAL

MD402 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN – SOUTH –

MECHANICAL

MD403 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN – NORTH –

MECHANCIAL

MD404 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE DEOMLITION PLAN –

MECHNICAL

MD405 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

SOUTH – MECHANICAL

MD406 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

NORTH – MECHANICAL

MD407 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE INTERSTITIAL

DEMOLISTION PLAN – MECHANICAL

MD408 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM DEOMLITION PLAN

– MECHANICAL PIPING

MD409 BASEMENT INTERSTITAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

SOUTH – MECHANICAL PIPING

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 04

MD410 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

NORTH – MECHANICAL PIPING

MD411 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE INTERSTITIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN – MECHANICAL PIPING

MH301 SECTION VIEWS - MECHANICAL

MH412 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM – MECHANICAL

MH413 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – SOUTH – MECHANICAL

MH414 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NORTH – MECHANICAL

MH415 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE FLOOR PLAN –

MECHANICAL

MH416 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – SOUTH –

MECHANICAL

MH417 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – NORTH –

MECHANICAL

MH418 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE INTERSTITIAL SPACE –

MECHANICAL

MP419 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM – MECHANICAL

PIPING

MP420 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – SOUTH – MECHANICAL

PIPING

MP421 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NORTH – MECHANICAL

PIPING

MP422 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – SOUTH –

MECHANICAL PIPING

MP423 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – NORTH –

MECHANCIAL PIPING

MP424 BASEMENT WAREHOUSE INTERSTITIAL PLAN –

MECHANICAL PIPING

MH425 PRESSURIZATION MAP – SOUTH – MECHANICAL

MH426 PRESSURIZATION MAP – NORTH – MECHANICAL

MH427 PENTHOUSE AND ROOF PLAN - MECHANICAL

M-501 DETAILS – MECHANICAL

M-502 DETAILS – MECHANICAL

MI503 CONTROL DIAGRAMS – MECHANICAL

M-601 SCHEDULES – MECHANICAL

M-602 SCHEDULES – MECHANICAL

MD701 SWING SPACE DEMOLITION PLAN – MECHANICAL

MD702 SWING SPACE INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN

– MECHANICAL

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 05

MH703 SWING SPACE PLAN – MECHANICAL

MH704 SWING SPACE INTERSTITIAL PLAN –

MECHANICAL

MH705 SWING SPACE PRESSURIZATION MAP –

MECHANICAL

MP706 SWING SPACE INTERSTITIAL PLAN –

MECHANICAL

PLUMBING

P-001 NOTES & LEGENDS – PLUMBING

PD401 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLAN

– PLUMBING

PD402 BASEMENT FOUNDATION DEMOLITION PLAN –

SOUTH – PLUMBING

PD403 BASEMENT FOUNDATION DEMOLITION PLAN –

NORTH – PLUMBING

PD404 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

SOUTH – PLUMBING

PD405 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

NORTH – PLUMBING

PW406 BASEMENT FOUNDATION PLAN – SOUTH –

PLUMBING

PW407 BASEMENT FOUNDATION PLAN – NORTH –

PLUMBING

PL408 BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM – PLUMBING

PL409 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – SOUTH – PLUMBING

PL410 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NORTH – PLUMBING

PL411 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – SOUTH –

PLUMBING

PL412 BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL SPACE – NORTH –

PLUMBING

P-501 DETAILS – PLUMBING

P-502 DETAILS – PLUMBING

P-503 RO PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT DIAGRAMS –

PLUMBING

P-504 RO PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT DIAGRAMS –

PLUMBING

P-505 RO PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT DIAGRAMS –

PLUMBING

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 06

P-601 SCHEDULES – PLUMBING

PW701 SWING SPACE FOUNDATION PLAN – PLUMBING

PL702 SWING SPACE FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING

PL703 SWING SPACE INTERSTITIAL PLAN – PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

E-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, & LEGENDS

ED101 OVERALL LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 OVERALL POWER & SPECIAL SYSTEMS

DEMOLITION PLAN

ES100 SITE ELECTRICAL PLAN

ES101 OVERALL ELECTRICAL PLAN

EL101 LIGHTING PLAN – NORTH

EL102 LIGHTING PLAN – SOUTH

EP101 POWER PLAN – NORTH

EP102 POWER PLAN – SOUTH

EP103 POWER PLAN – BASEMENT WAREHOUSE

ET101 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN – NORTH

ET102 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN – SOUTH

E-401 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS

E-402 ENLARGED PLANS

E-403 ENLARGED ENERGY PLANT – ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-404 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS AND SECTION – CART

LIFT

E-405 ENLARGED PARTIAL ROOF PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 SCOPE PROCESSING AREA ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

EXISTING

E-602 SCOPE PROCESSING AREA ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

REVISED

E-603 SPS TRAILER AND SWING SPACE ONE-LINE

DIAGRAMS

E-604 PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM AND LOAD

SCHEDULES – CART LIFT

E-605 ELECTRICAL LOAD SCHEDULES – REVISED

List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 07

E-606 ELECTRICAL LOAD SCHEDULES – REVISED

E-607 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-701 OVERALL ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-702 SWING SPACE – LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

DEMO PLAN

E-703 REVISED LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-704 SWING SPACE PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

E-705 ELECTRICAL LOAD SCHEDULES

HAZMAT

HA001 HAZMAT – GENERAL INFORMATION

HA101 HAZMAT – PARTIAL DEMO PLAN – SOUTH

HA102 HAZMAT – SWING SPACE DEMO PLAN

- - - END - - -

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 01

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1. 10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 NOT USED -PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND GROUNDS

1.16 NOT USED - RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 02

1.19 NOT USED - TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NOT USED - NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 NOT USED - STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

EQUIPMENT

1.28 NOT USED - CONSTRUCTION SIGN (>$2M PROJECTS)

1.29 NOT USED - SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 NOT USED - FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 EQUIPMENT

1.34 FINAL PAYMENT

1.35 WARRANTY CALLS

1.36 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURE

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 03

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.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare project areas for construction operations, including selective demolition and removal of existing materials, and furnishing all necessary tools, equipment, labor, materials, temporary equipment and items, specialty services, supervision, and perform all work to renovate approximately 14,200 SF of existing space for Sterile

Processing Services in the basement level of Building 100 at the

Seattle campus of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Provide all structural, architectural, civil, , mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical, and special systems work. All work shall be performed per contract drawings and specifications.

B. All bids will take into consideration of existing site conditions; it is the responsibility of the Contractor to review the entire job area and existing site conditions prior to bid submission to properly price the work. All proposals shall include a detailed cost breakdown (materials, labor, and equipment) by trade, specification, division, and section; lump sum costs are not acceptable.

C. The offices of Spees Design Build, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 04 shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative (CO or COR).

D. Normal Operation / Construction Hours: Unless otherwise noted on the contract drawings or specifications, construction operations at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays. The project area is located within the basement level of Building 100, which operates 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The project area has services that work 24 hours a day. Requests to work beyond normal work hours shall be submitted in writing to the COR for approval and will include a description of work to be performed. Approval is subject to availability of the Project Engineer, type of work to be performed, and the specific hours requested. Contractors are reminded that patients are generally asleep after 10:00 PM.

Approval to work beyond this time will also include an evaluation of the anticipated noise level generated by the Contractor. Under no circumstances will the Contractor proceed without express written approval of the Project Engineer.

E. At the end of each working day, the Contractor will notify the

COR in sufficient time for VA personnel to inspect all work that was completed throughout the day.

F. 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.

G. VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Training: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor Superintendent shall complete the

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 05 following GEMS Awareness Training and submit the signed form to the

COR.

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Awareness Training

The VA Puget Sound GEMS Program Manager point of contact can be supplied via the contracting officer.

Purpose of the GEMS Program: Combines all aspects of environmental management into a centralized program to ensure Pollution Prevention, regulatory compliance, continuous environmental improvement, and integration of healthy environmental practices into the VA Puget Sound

Healthcare System.

• Executive Order (EO) 13148 “Greening the Government through

Leadership in Environmental Management:”

• Executive Order (EO) 13693 “Planning for Sustainability in the

Next Decade:”

• VA Directive 0057 and VHA Directive 7707

The primary function of the GEMS Program is to:

1. Maintain regulatory compliance

2. Manage pollution prevention

3. Strive for continual environmental improvement

4. Provide Environmental Guidance to all VA Puget Sound Services

Potential harmful effects of our everyday activities:

• Financial penalty for non-compliance

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 06

• Negative effects of poor chemical management

• Toxic effects of chemicals to the environment

• Accidental spills of hazardous materials

• Contamination of surface/runoff water

• Excessive use of water resources

• Creation of additional waste to landfills

Waste Reduction:

Contractors must complete and fill out a Records of Materials Recycled and Reused to turn into the COR when requested and upon completion of contract. This form may be found at the end of Specification Section

01 74 19 “Construction Waste Management.” This form and other records of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and recycling must be maintained and available upon request and contract completion.

Recyclable materials include:

• Confidential

White Paper

• Cardboard

• Ink & Toner

• Scrap Metal

• Oil

• Batteries

• Glass

• Cement Fiber

Products

• Carpet and Pad

• Insulation

• Wallboard

• Wood

• Asphalt

• Concrete

• Fluorescent

Lamps

• Pallets/Wood

• Grease

• Reusable

Fixtures/

Accessories

Universal Waste – Mercury, Batteries, and Lamps:

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 07

Recycle all batteries and lamps including: alkaline, lead acid, Ni-

Cad, lithium, etc. Contactors must provide all bill of ladings or waste manifests to the COR if Universal Waste is disposed as part of this contract.

Mercury Reduction:

The VA mandates the use of alternate non-mercury products and be

“virtually mercury free.”

Hazardous Waste:

All items that are hazardous are to be handled and disposed of properly in accordance with federal and state regulations. If any hazardous waste is generated, the Contractor must advise the COR. The

GEMS Program Manager must also be contacted to discuss accumulation limits, storage areas, and other application regulatory compliance issues. All hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the GEMS

Program Manager (except asbestos disposal manifests).

• Most items with an SDS meet Washington State toxicity levels

• Used oil, hydraulic fuel, diesel fuel, jet fuel

• Contaminated soil

• Epoxies, adhesives, etc.

• Waste paints, varnishes, solvents, sealers

• Spill or clean-up material used on above items

• Concentrated lead-based paint

• Asbestos (Toxic Substance) – GEMS Program Manager does not need to sign. See below.

Asbestos waste manifests must be turned into the COR and GEMS Program

Manager promptly after asbestos removal.

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 08

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan:

Contractors may choose to use the facility’s SPCC Plan, but must also provide a basic amendment specific to the project. Storage of hazardous materials and fuels must be in weather protected areas;

preferably in a berm or spill-protected areas accessible only to authorized personnel.

Air Emissions:

No visible air emissions are allowed in accordance with Puget Sound

Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations. A basic dust control plan must be provided to the COR prior to work starting. Any work on refrigerators, air conditioners, chillers or other sources of ozone depleting substances must be reviewed by the GEMS Program Manager.

Asbestos notifications with PSCAA are required when applicable.

Storm Water:

Contractors must abide by all Clean Water Act and storm water requirements. Follow Seattle Public Utility Storm Water Regulations at

VA Seattle and the “Western Washington Storm Water Manual” at VA

American Lake, or stricter best management plans (BMP). BMPS will be provided to the COR and Project Engineer prior to work starting. If a construction permit is required, provide all documentation (including

NOI and NPDES permit) and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to the Project Engineer.

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 09

Federal Green Purchasing Program:

The VA mandates that at least 95% (or maximum extent practical) of new contract actions for products and services, including construction, are energy efficient, water efficient, bio-based, and/or environmentally preferable. Products acquired will be non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content, or are non-toxic or less-toxic where such products and services meet agency performance requirements.

Green products compilation: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198257

Recycled Content Products – The EPA recommends recycled content levels that you should use when purchasing CPG items

(https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program)

Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP) – These products are alternatives to products that contain hazardous materials such as green cleaning products or mercury-free thermometers (www.epa.gov/epp)

Non-Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) – EPA identifies alternatives to

ODSs through its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program and provides recommendations for specific products such as refrigerants and fire extinguishers

(www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/list/index.html)

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) – The Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of

2005, EO 13423, and EO 13693 mandate that 75% of Light Duty Vehicles in U.S. Metropolitan areas be AFVs. Agencies receive a credit for

AFVs. As part of EO 13423, agencies are required to reduce petroleum usage by 2% annually. Whereas EO 13693 mandate agencies reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions by at least 15% by FY 2021 and

30% by FY 2025 relative to FY 2014 baselines.

BioBased Products – The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the purchase of biobased products designated by the USDA

(www.biopreferred.gov)

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 10

Energy Star & energy efficient products – The Energy Policy Act of

2005 requires agencies purchase Energy Star products or energy-efficient products designated by the Department of Energy’s Federal

Energy Management Program (www.energystar.gov)

Green Building and Water Reduction – EO 13693 requires agencies to promote building energy conservation, efficiency, and management by reducing agency building energy intensity (BTUs per gross square foot) by 2.5% annually. Renewable electric and alternative energies must account for 16% of agency building energy amounts by FY 2020. Agencies are also required to improve agency water efficiency and management, including storm water management through installation of green infrastructure features, water meters, and overall water usage reduction as specified per the EO.

I have read and acknowledged VA Puget Sound Healthcare System GEMS

Awareness Training

Project Manager/Superintendent Name: ________________________________

Project Manager/Superintendent Signature: ___________________________

Company: ___________________________ Date: __________________________

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See subject solicitation for Statement of Bid Items.

B. ITEM I, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Work includes all general, safety, preparation and management requirements depicted in the contract documents.

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ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes all general construction, alterations, and selective demolition depicted in the contract documents.

ITEM III, ELECTRICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project depicted in the contract documents.

ITEM IV, MECHANICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project depicted in the contract documents.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from the project COR. Copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. Physical security of the construction site and installations will meet requirements from the VA document ‘Physical Security

Design Manual for VA Life-Safety Protected Facilities’.

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

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

4. The General Contractor shall furnish to the Project Engineer lists of employees that will be or may be on the construction area. The List shall be on Company letter head that provides

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 12 all of the company contact information, shall provide the project number and title, locations of work, names of the employees, their titles, their job types, and personal contact numbers (i.e. cell phone). All sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers for the project shall furnish the same listing on their individual company letter heads to the GC whom will provide the lists to the Project Engineer. These lists shall be updated as necessary during the entire duration of the project. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided with the Contractors Daily Log reports. These lists may be used to provide a check list record of personnel on-site each day to be provided to the VA Police

Department and their Dispatch Office where normal sign in and sign out occurs.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor shall be required to obtain identification badges for employees working on the job site. IDs will be obtained by filling out VA Form 711, OF 306, and OF 612 and returning them to the Contracting Officer for completion. These forms will then be forwarded for abbreviated background investigations, and then an appointment will be scheduled for each employee for fingerprinting and photos for the temporary

ID badge. Contractor must account for return of all issued badges at the end of construction.

2. 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.

3. If working outside of “regular hours” as permitted by the CO or COR, or as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 13 give 3 days’ notice to the COR so that security and or escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown or access closure described later in this section.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Photography may never include VA patients or personnel.

5. 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. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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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.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Loading Dock access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off of materials and supplies. Materials shall be picked up and transported from the loading dock to an assigned area within the project area the day they area delivered.

Materials, tools, and any other work equipment may not be stored in the loading dock overnight. Verify delivery/drop off location with the COR prior to sending any materials to the

Medical Center. Movement of materials, tools, and other equipment shall utilize the service elevators, preferably outside of normal operating hours.

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2. Contractors are prohibited from parking on all VA Medical Center property, including patient/visitor and employee parking areas.

Parking in the Loading Dock is never permitted unless Contractor has received prior written approval from Project Engineer.

Submit parking requests through the Project Engineer. Violators will be ticketed.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between, construction areas, areas that are described in phasing requirements, and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of 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. When Construction circumstances permit, Contractors may use poly barriers; double 6-mil poly extending through suspended ceiling to Floor Slab deck of roof, in lieu of hard barriers. Use of poly barriers must be approved by Project Engineer prior to installation.

3. Install one-hour and/or two-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings and/or as indicated in the specification sections 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.

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

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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 Project Engineer.

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

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary assigned 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.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to the designated project area.

Other areas must be authorized or approved by the Project COR and 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. The contractor shall not be allowed to erect or park a temporary building on site for this project, unless given specific approval by the Project COR.

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Project

Engineer and the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways when and as authorized by the Project Engineer and 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, sidewalks, or landscaped areas the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, landscaped areas, or roads.

D. Space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR during the pre-construction meeting. The Contractor shall keep all work areas, storage areas, staging areas, access areas, and egress routes clean and neat at all times. The Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so there is no debris lying around. The containers shall be emptied at least daily and trash disposed of by the Contractor. See section 1.5.R for disposal hours.

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

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

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

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 18 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

Project Engineer where required by limited working space.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two (2) work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. 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. The immediate rooms of alterations shall be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

H. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the Project Engineer to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Project Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific room.

3. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each building. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the

Medical Center Director, Project Engineer, and Contractor:

4. Unless otherwise instructed by COR, construction work shall be completed during normal functioning business hours of the basement level Sterile Processing Services department, 07:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

a. Phase I: Work includes Placement of trailers and required conversion of swing space and all associated work.

b. Phase II: Work includes Demolition of existing SPS space as required to accommodate new conditions.

c. Phase IIIA: Construction of SPS Admin and Support (Bathroom

/ Locker Room) and all associated work.

d. Phase IIIB: Construction of the SPS remaining space and all associated work.

5.The Contractor is to submit his phasing schedule in writing to the Contracting Officer for review and approval no later than two weeks after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

5. All renovation activities will take place at a busy Medical

Center. The Contractor shall not interfere with existing, on-going functions, or normal activity of the hospital. The

Contractor will provide walk-off mats for dust control, appropriate construction barriers, and keep noise & vibration

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 20 to a minimum during normal business hours. Certain portions of the work will be confined to evenings, and/or weekends.

6. No work shall start until the preconstruction survey and inspection is completed.

7. The Contractor shall provide a detailed asbestos abatement schedule.

8. Any utility service, parking lot, roadway, loading dock, and/or

Ground’s interruptions requests shall be submitted in writing two weeks in advance of the planned utility interruption/access closure.

9. Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from the Medical Center through the Project Engineer and the Contracting Officer.

I. Occupied Buildings: Building 100 will be occupied during performance of work, but the immediate rooms being renovated will be vacated during work.

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

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affair’s 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.

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J. Buildings and Systems: When a construction area is turned over to

Contractor, the Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance. Therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the

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 a main branch or suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Project

Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the Project Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 21 calendar days in advance

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L. Roads, Parking Lots, Docks and Grounds: 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. Interruptions of these areas must be requested, in writing, at least two weeks prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Project Engineer.

M. Coordination of Work: Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the Project

Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in ‘USE OF ROADWAYS, PARKING LOTS, AND

GROUNDS’ article in this specification section.

N. Coordination of Construction with Medical Center: The activities at the Medical Center shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the

Medical Center, through the Project Engineer, in arranging the construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with facility activities on the campus. All communication between the contractor and the medical center personnel must be done through the Project Engineer and/or CO. Contractors are not to disturb

Medical Center Personnel during hours of operation. Construction noise during the events or services shall not disturb the events or service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the event or service area during this period:

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1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing event or service areas before these dates.

2. The Medical Center observes the following Federal Holidays: New

Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.

3. Clean-up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

O. Reports:

1. Daily Logs: The Contractor shall furnish a daily report log for each day from the date of Notice to Proceed until Final

Acceptance, including those days that no work is performed. The report shall have attached there to a copy of inspections conducted by the VA, a list of all employees on site that day.

This report will include or be in addition to daily inspections.

2. Payment Requests: Monthly payment requests from the Contractor will not be processed unless all paperwork is current, including daily reports, asbestos reports, updated process schedules, and certified payrolls for the prime and all subs.

3. Submittal Register: The Contractor shall utilize the specifications and drawings to prepare and provide a Submittal

Register. The submittal register shall list all submittals by specification section, paragraph, and drawing numbers from the beginning to the end of the documents. The Submittal Register shall be provided to the Project Engineer within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of Notice To Proceed. The Government

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 24 may require additional submittals at its discretion at no additional cost. See Specification 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, for additional requirements.

P. Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Contractor shall provide one loose-leaf binder, permanently labeled “SDS for Project Renovate and Expand

Seattle Sterile Processing Service in B100 with copies of each

Safety Data Sheet for each product, chemical, and other required materials to be used on this project.

1. All instructions for use shall be compiled with.

2. Products will not be used until SDSs are submitted to the Project

Engineer. These shall be provided for any material no later than the day before those materials arrive on VA property.

3. The Contractor shall maintain a current binder on the job site at all times, readily available for viewing by the Project

Engineer, Contracting Officer, or Safety Officer.

4. At no time shall the Contractor have, or permit the sub-contractors to have, materials on VA property/station without

SDS.

Q. Fire Retardant Materials: All materials used on this project, including temporary barriers, plywood, poly, and other required materials shall be fire retardant. All poly shall be 6 mil. minimum.

The semi-permanent construction barriers shall be smoke tight.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project Engineer of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. The Contractor shall furnish a report, signed by all three, which lists any deficiencies noted at that time. This

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 25 report shall be approved by the VA prior to the start of any work. The inspection shall include a list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing conditions and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building(s) and grounds.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, 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(s).

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, COR.

5. Verify all necessary dimensions to ensure the correct products are ordered.

B. Relocated Items: Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the Project Engineer, 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…