Attachment 7 - Specs 508-25-107.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Atlanta VAHCS HEPA Filter Installation Pharmacy Cleanroom Suite

VA Project No. 508-21-107

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Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road

Cary, NC 27511

Docusign Envelope ID: 76E22C61-15D2-4896-B286-F732684FD06F

Atlanta VA Medical Center

Project: 508-21-107 acg-pa.com

Gillian Tai Scott

Architect

Hossein Dormohammadi

Sr. Structural Engineer

Date: September 27, 2024

Silas P. George, PE

Mechanical Engineer

John K. Mason, PE

Electrical Engineer

James V. Ezekiel, RCDD

Senior Electrical Designer

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21 01 01 10 (1-

HR)

1-Hour Construction Smoke Barrier

01 01 10

(FSS)

Fire and Safety Control (FSS)

01 01 10 - IC Infection Control

01 12 16 Work Schedule

01 12 17 Job Meetings

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 33 24 Electronic Submittals

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

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07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 13 19 Stainless Steel Door (fire-rated)

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 51 23 Steel Windows 01-21 08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

05-24

09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

01-14

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

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21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 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

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26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 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 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 508-21-107 HEPA Filter

Installation Pharmacy Cleanroom Suites required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit.

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR the site in time to observe testing laboratory personnel in the taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three (3) workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security background check program, be identified by project and employer.

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

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

F. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

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

2. GC’s superintendent(s)/Project Manager shall have completed the 30-hour construction training OSHA certification. The GC shall submit an appointment letter on the General Contractor’s company letter head containing, the name of the designated OSHA certified superintendent(s), state the name of the Competent Person (if different than the superintendent), as well as credentials for both.

The letter shall be accompanied by a copy of the individual(s) safety training records.

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

4. All personnel working on VA property are required to complete VA

Privacy training.

G. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section:

VHA Construction Safety Directive 2011-36

Offerors Must Submit OSHA, EPA and EMR Information with Proposals

VHA Directive 2011-036 is incorporated into this solicitation by reference. All offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, verifying that the contractor’s current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is equal to or less than 1.0. Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

(NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau. This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for obtaining this information from their prospective subcontractors.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S): Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items to renovate existing pharmaceutical sterile process areas for IV Compounding and

Chemo processing at the Pharmacy within Building No. C at the VA Medical Center in

Atlanta, GA.to bring the Medical Center into compliance with VHA design directives, including USP 797/800 requirements as required by drawings and specifications. This bid summary of work is not intended to be all inclusive, all work described on drawings and specifications shall be completed.

A. The BSC and laminar hoods are being relocated to different and distinct areas that requires a revision to the floor plan. This will also include re-working

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01 00 00 - 3 of the exhaust duct systems. Exhaust ducting now must meet endemic requirements to comply with VA HVAC requirements imposed on Nov. 1, 2022. This requires the exhaust discharge to be at a minimum of 10 feet above the highest and nearest portion of the building. Work includes replacement of the AHU servicing the pharmacy. The existing chiller package was replaced by the VA in 2023 and will be removed and replaced to meet the larger design capacity requirements. Due to additional new VA guidelines, this mechanical equipment is to be designed to be inside a new penthouse.

B. The mechanical penthouse is designed around the existing steel mechanical platform and is to meet the existing building construction type I (332). This requires the structural steel for the walls to be 3hr rated, and the floor and roof to be 2hr rated. The walls of the new penthouse will extend to the existing roof deck, which is already designed to meet a 2hr rating. The roof steel and underside of the roof deck will be fireproofed to 2hr rating as well.

C. Components of this project will include an Ante Room, Hazardous Storage, Hazardous Buffer and Non-Hazardous Buffer Rooms. These modifications will be included:

1. Since the HEPA filters are located within and above the existing hard ceilings consisting of gypsum wallboard and suspended metal framing. The ceilings will need to be removed in the buffer rooms area and the area of the general Pharmacy being converted to Hazardous Storage to allow access for modifications. Some existing utilities located above the ceilings will need to be modified to make space for the taller fixtures proposed to be installed.

2. To improve air modulation within all spaces, existing walls which do not extend to the underside of the floor above will be extended to the underside of structure above while the ceilings are removed. This will include the walls at the airlock, between hazardous drug compounding and the hazardous drug storage room and the ante room and the non- hazardous drug compounding and the ante room.

3. Reconfiguration of the walls within the pharmacy areas will be completed to meet the current USP 797/800 requirements.

D. There are no bid deducts for this project.

1.3 – NOT USED

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor’s expense.

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1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING HOURS

A. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and Sunday. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, the

Contractor shall make his/her request to the COR three (3) workdays in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and wait for approval from the COR.

B. No work will be scheduled on the following federal holidays or any other day specifically declared a federal holiday by the President of the

United States.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Juneteenth

Independence Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. The Security and Safety Requirements. The Security and Safety

Requirements pertains to station policy for construction projects performed at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA. Safety and health concerns are taken seriously at this facility. All employees of the Contractor are expected to strictly adhere to these regulations and requirements. This is exceedingly important, since we must be primarily concerned for the safety and health of our patients. In this regard, OSHA Standards may protect worker safety and health, but they have minimal benefit for protecting the safety and health of our patients, due primarily to their differing medical conditions. Review this information as orientation with your personnel performing work on site.

Where the requirements as outlined in this or other regulations are differing, the more stringent shall apply.

B. Security Plan:

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

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

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C. Security Procedures:

1. Secure all construction areas, especially mechanical and electrical rooms against entry of unauthorized individuals including patients.

2. Unless specified, contractor working hours other than regular working hours will require authorization by the contracting officer. Regular contractor work hours for the medical center are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

3. 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.

D. Atlanta VA Health Care System Contractor Badging Procedure:

1. Fill out the PIV VA form 0711 form along with the below forms

a. Form 306

b. Self-Certification Form

c. VA Form 0710

2. The contractor shall provide an email address and working title mail or email copies of all forms plus copies of OSHA certificates for each employee.

3. Call 404-321-6111 Ext 1201539 or Ext 1207865, or Ext 1202775 to set up an appointment for fingerprint

a. One Person from each company shall call to schedule appointments for all employees

b. Hours to call are Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 3:00pm (Police Service

Hours).

4. After an appointment has been scheduled. Bring the forms to the

Engineering Service the COR in Room GC126 along with OSHA certificate card on same day to have their fingerprints taken.

5. Fingerprint will be taken in Modular bldg. M between parking decks D and E.

6. Bring one picture ID when fingerprints are taken.

7. Typically fingerprint results may take 7- 10 calendar days, after 10 calendar days they may contact 404-3214-6111 EXT 1206240 or Ext

1204376, or Ext 1207594, or Ext 1121674 to check if results are ready for ID pictures.

a. Ask for and Request from HR a SAC date.

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b. One person from your company can call to check fingerprint results for multiple people

c. Hours to call are Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm.

8. With the SAC date from HR, call 404-321-6111. Ext 1201539 or Ext

1207865. or Ext 1202775 to set up an appointment for picture ID.

a. The contractor shall appoint one person to schedule picture

ID’s.

b. Hours to call are Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm.

9. On the same day but prior to ID picture, contractor employees need to report to Room GA-130 obtain receipt of their fingerprint results.

10. Return to Modular Building M to take ID picture.

11. Bring two forms of identification when taken ID picture: a picture ID

(ex: drive license, US passport) and a non-picture ID to take picture

ID (SS card, certified birth certificate, gun registration card, voter registration card).

a. You should receive a copy of the badge before leaving the VA.

If this does not occur, the contractor should be notified immediately.

b. If badge is not received, call periodically to see when the badge is ready to pick up. Call the same numbers listed in Item

3 above.

c. Each person will be required to pick up their badge (cannot send someone else to pick up badge).

E. Other Requirements:

1. For working outside the “regular contractor hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 working days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

3. 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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D. Key Control:

1. The general contractor's superintendent will be issued necessary keys daily for those areas outside the construction barriers that require their access (i.e. utility closets, electrical closets, mechanical spaces, etc.) and return these keys at the end of each business day.

No more than two keys/day will be issued. The Engineering Office will maintain a logbook to account for these keys. Contractors that fail to return these keys will be assessed a $25.00 charge.

2. Ensure all doors leading to and from construction are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons (i.e. patients, staff).

3. The General Contractor shall provide security locks for the construction area. Duplicate keys or lock combinations are to be provided to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project including tool boxes, powered equipment, and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles shall be parked within the staging area of the project. The staging area shall be determined at the time of the pre-bid meeting. Parking in patient/visitor/staff will require a request and approval for such parking through the COR.

F. General Safety:

1. Follow all federal, state and local safety and health regulations.

2. Maintain safety in the construction site/area in accordance with the provisions of the contract that includes the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations; National Electrical Codes;

National Fire Protection Association, etc . Work in a safe manner and take all proper precautions while performing your work. Extra precautions shall be taken when working around persons occupying the building during construction.

3. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your employees.

4. Post appropriate signs in specific hazardous areas.

5. Tools, ladders, etc. are to be secured when not in use.

6. Weekly Safety Inspections: The Construction Safety Committee at this facility will perform safety inspections of all contract operations periodically throughout the month. Written reports of unsafe

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Officer for immediate attention and resolution.

G. Environmental Protection:

1. No hazardous materials will be disposed of on Government property.

All waste will be hauled off-site or disposed in contractor owned and operated waste removal containers.

2. A copy of all waste manifests for special or hazardous wastes will be forwarded to the COR. Environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

H. Fire Alarms:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for reviewing locations of fire alarm systems within their construction area.

2. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, you are to remain in your area, unless medical center personnel (Safety, Nursing or

Engineering) instruct otherwise, or unless a fire situation is in your area, in which case you should immediately evacuate.

3. Any work involving the fire protection systems will require written permission to proceed from the COR and requires 48 hours’ notice. An impairment number will be issued through the COR by the Fire Safety

Manager.

4. Do not tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire alarm system components without prior written permission. To do so without written permission will result in an adverse action.

5. Storage of hazardous materials within buildings will be minimal with only enough on hand to perform daily work tasks. Flammable materials will either be removed from buildings at the end of the work shift or stored in approved flammable storage containers.

I. Permit Required Confined Spaces:

1. Contractors performing work on this facility will follow all requirements outlined in OSHA Standards for working in confined spaces. There are numerous permits required for confined spaces on this facility. These spaces have been identified. Some spaces have been posted, but the majority have not due to their configuration. A complete listing of these areas will be provided upon request by the contractor at the NTP meeting.

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2. Confined spaces are areas that are large enough to be entered have limited egress/exit potential and are not designed for permanent human occupancy. If you encounter any space that meets this definition, and if it is a suspected confined space, please contact the COR.

3. Contractors performing work in confined spaces are responsible for compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

J. Housekeeping:

1. Protect patients and VA personnel in occupied areas from the hazards of dust, noise, construction debris and material associated with a construction environment. Keep work area clear, clean and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work that would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel duties and traffic.

2. Clean and remove any accumulation of dust/debris from any surface at the end of each workday.

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

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

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

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

6. During construction operations, keep existing finishes protected from damage. Cover and protect all flooring materials during construction.

Any flooring materials or surfaces damaged as a result of construction activities will be replaced at the expense of the contractor.

K. Emergency Medical Services: Emergency medical services for stabilization purposes are available for contractors at this facility. For medical emergencies, dial “0” when inside any building. Report the nature of the emergency and location. The operator will dispatch in-house personnel or coordinate an outside emergency assistance based on the nature of the emergency.

L. Use of Government-Owned Material and Equipment: Use of Government-owned material and equipment is prohibited.

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M. Superintendent and Construction Manager Communications: At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractors Superintendent shall be on site and available by cellular phone. At the beginning of the contract and prior to beginning any construction, provide the COR with the cellular telephone number for the Contractor’s Superintendent and the Construction Manager.

N. Traffic:

1. Traffic hazards are minimal at this facility. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic.

2. Seat belt use is mandatory on the station.

3. Federal police officers maintain a 24-hour patrol of the area.

O. Contractor's Trailers: Contractor's trailers shall be located at the area assigned. All utility connections to the trailer shall be installed at the contractor expense. Trailer removal is required upon completion of the contract, unless approved by the CO to leave in place.

P. Smoking: Atlanta VA Health Care System is a smoke-free campus. Any smoking inside a government building or on the campus grounds is subject to a fine without warning.

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 10..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

NEC 70...............National Electrical Code

NFPA 241.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 101 ………………………… Life Safety Code

NFPA 99……………………………… Health Care Facilities

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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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 for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to beginning work, all the contractor’s employees and the sub-contractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAHCS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAHCS 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: 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. Fire Protection During Construction:

1. Coordinate with the facility prior to and concurrent with design.

2. In the event that the fire protection systems within the construction space are disabled, one-hour fire protection is required from floor to deck per NFPA requirements.

3. Coordinate construction as necessary to ensure that obstruction of any exit is minimized or avoided. If exits are obstructed during construction, provide alternate exit routes during each phase of construction and identify the alternate routes on the construction drawings.

4. Minimize or avoid disruptions to fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

Delineate phasing of construction to ensure that installations of new systems are expedited, and where possible, maintain existing systems in service until the replacement system is operational. If fire protection systems are to be disrupted, ensure procedures are

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5. Separations are to be maintained daily by the contractor

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.

When necessary an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) survey will be provided by the Life Safety Manager. This document will be adhered to the construction barrier as with locations identified by the COR.

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

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Coordination: Coordinate with COR for modifications to sprinkler system so as to maintain fire protection to all portions of the building. 48 hours prior to shutting down any and all fire protection devises, submit a verbal request to the COR. An impairment number will be issued by the facility Life Safety manager for a period not to exceed four hours.

Anticipated shutdowns of these systems will require written notice five workdays prior to the anticipated shutdown.

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 Article, 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.

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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: Any hot work operations including cutting, welding, thermal welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipes or any other similar activity, will require a Hot Work Permit to be obtained from the COR. The Contractor will be responsible for conforming to all Medical Center regulations, policies and procedures concerning Hot Work Permits as outlined below:

a. Prior to the performance of hot work in occupied buildings, a request for a Hot Work Permit will be made to the COR.

b. The COR will inspect the area and ensure that the requirements of

NFPA 241, 51b and OSHA standards have been satisfied. Approved Hot

Work Permits will be posted in the immediate area of the work.

c. The Hot Work Permit will apply only to the location and work identified on the permit. If additional areas involve hot work, additional permits must be requested.

d. Upon completion of all hot work, the COR will be notified by the responsible individual to perform a re-inspection of the area.

1. Do not use any of the extinguishers in the medical center for standby purpose while conducting hot work. Contractors are required to supply their own Class ABC extinguishers. Medical center extinguishers are only to be used in the event of a fire.

2. Hot work is not permitted on any roofing area unless authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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: Atlanta VA Health Care System is a smoke-free campus. Any smoking inside a government building or on the campus grounds is subject to a fine without warning.

Q. Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA

241. Remove from buildings daily.

R. Other Construction: Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

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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.

1.8 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

C. Keep roads clear of construction material, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

D. Execute work in such a manner 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.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

E. Phasing requirements: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates as required by the drawings on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

F. Coordinate with COR for removal of existing furnishings and equipment to permit Work to proceed.

G. Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of their LOTO procedure within ten calendar days of receiving the NTP.

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H. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in the affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that any equipment and affected areas of the occupied Medical Center Operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to the 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 with the COR in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs in order to facilitate uninterrupted Medical Center operations during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven-foot) minimum height, around each construction area. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (fifteen-inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one-inch) above grade.

The Contractor shall be responsible for control over access to the site and keep gates closed at all times during working hours and shall secure them with locks at the end of each workday and outside of working hours.

Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility, therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum inside 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.

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K. 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 as required by the drawings and specifications. 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.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, a minimum of five (5) working days in advance of proposed minor interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. Interruptions that affect the daily operations of the facility are to be performed on non-business days. Contractor is responsible for the cost of performing this work on weekends or off hours.

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 at the contractor’s expense.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, a minimum of at least 15 workdays prior to the desired time and shall be performed in cooperation with the COR and facility maintenance department during non-business days and at the expense of the contractor. Outages, restoration and their impact to patient of services and operations are coordinated on a case by case basis.

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.

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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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed as per the bid documents, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces. All abandoned lines that remain in place are to be tagged as “abandoned in place” and dated. All abandoned lines are to be documented on the as-built drawings.

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

N. Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM): Contractor is to comply with the requirements for HAZCOM as per OSHA 1926 standards applicable to hazardous materials. SDS’ are to be readily available to all employees of the GC and employees of VA. Prior to performing work that could result in dust, chemicals, fumes, etc. entering any occupied space, the

GC shall notify the COR 48 hours in advance. Written approval from the

COR is required prior to proceeding with the operation.

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAHCS’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 as specified here. 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

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Samples and Section 01 33 24.

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 VAHCS 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, the 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. Contractor shall blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the 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 one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers from floor to deck 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

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01 00 00 - 19 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 from floor to deck 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/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupy medical center area. These mats shall be changed daily or at the direction of the COR to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and/or 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

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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.