Attachment General Requirements.pdf

San Francisco VA Medical Center 10-31-22 662-23-120 Replace Xeriscaping of Northeast Portion of Campus i

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS ............... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.11 RESTORATION .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS ...................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.15 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT ...... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS ........ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.22 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.23 SAFETY SIGN

1.24 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS MANAGEMENT

1.25 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.26 PARKING

1.27 I.D. BADGES

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1.28 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.29 DAILY LOGS

1.30 TB TESTING REQUIREMENTS

1.31 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

1.32 ASBESTOS ............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.33 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ............ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The San Francisco Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center (SFVAMC) has a requirement to upgrade finishes of room on the 1A wing of Building 203 on the campus at 4150 Clement St, San Francisco CA 94121. This scope includes the following:

1. Demolish existing xerispacing materials. Remove and dispose of materials as necessary to meet grade.

2. Construct/install sub-surface materials and install artificial grass in depicted areas.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

B. Provide services to complete work related to upgrading finishes as indicated in Scope of Work for this requirement.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall not be required to maintain drawings or specifications on the jobsite as scale of the requirement and restricted spaces allow for no net utility of doing so.

B. Discrepancies between the specifications and the statement of work shall be reported by the contractor to the Contracting Officer and the

Contracting Officer’s Representative for resolution.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The general contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

5. Contractor shall adhere to all security standards regarding VA data.

C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

1.5 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):

E84-18...............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2018..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2018..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2017..............National Electrical Code

241-2013.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

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

COR.

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

COR.

I. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Medical

Center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Medical Center and copies provided to the COR

Engineer.

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the contractor and shall be removed by the contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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C. The contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the contractor shall protect them from damage. The contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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 ten work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

I. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

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1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

N. Contract Work Hours and Federal Holidays: Standard daily contract work hours at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except for Federal Holidays. The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard.

O. Stored Equipment and Materials as per VAAR 852.232-70(d)are also subject to the stipulation that such materials are to be placed into service within 60 days of delivery as validated on the approved project schedule. For the purposes of verification in this respect “true costs” as referenced in VAAR 852.232-70(b)(2) will be those accompanied by an invoice reflecting the product and quantity to be verified and the costs assigned.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

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

F. Disposal and Retention: Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts

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RETENTION.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements. No work shall start without approved ICRA permit and full coordination with COR.

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

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

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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

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

1. 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 plastic, fire-resistant sheets to isolate larger areas when generating dust indoors.

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 pre-filter 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 occupied Medical Center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area always.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Medical Center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe

01 00 00 - 8 down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of in accordance with law. Normal construction debris is to be disposed of through landfill by the contractors means. Potential Asbestos-

Containing Materials are to be disposed of per law. Manifests of such disposal are to be approved by and provided to the VA.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will be allowed the use of existing elevators. The contractor shall provide maximum protection of elevator components.

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity is available at no cost to the contractor.

1.22 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide two (2) construction signs at each entrance to the construction area. Signs shall be of a durable material, 300 mm (12 inch) high and

760 mm (30 inch) wide. Background shall be of yellow gloss paint.

Lettering shall be in blue gloss paint, with letters 50 mm (2 inch) high in Helvetica. Letter as follows:

DANGER - KEEP OUT

CONSTRUCTION AREA

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

PLEASE EXCUSE THE INCONVENIENCE

WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR FACILITY

B. Maintain signs and remove them when directed by the COR.

1.23 SAFETY SIGN

A. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall provide proof that an

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

B. All contracted employees must be able to speak and understand English.

Contracted employees must be legally employed in the United States of

America.

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

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Copies of training records shall be submitted before start of work.

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D. Provide Safety Signs per OSHA requirements and as directed by the

Contracting Officer's Representative. All safety signs shall be commercially produced.

1.24 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS MANAGEMENT

A. This project requires compliance with the City of San Francisco’s

Construction and Demolition Ordinance, number 27-06, for managing construction and demolition debris, where at least 65% can be reused/recycled and diverted away from the landfill. Compliance with this City Ordinance can be accomplished through using a registered transporter and registered facility for managing the construction/demolition debris. For more information, refer to the following websites:

Construction and Demolition Ordinance:

https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/cd_ordinance

.pdf

List of Registered Transporters:

https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_re gistered_facilities_list_190222.pdf

List of Registered Facilities:

https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_re gistered_facilities_list_181108.pdf

Construction and Demolition Forms and Resources https://sfenvironment.org/construction-demolition-resources

1.26 PARKING

A. There will be minimal parking space on site available to the contractor for staging, container, or debris box. Coordinate through the COR prior to staging or placing container or debris box.

1.27 I.D. BADGES

A. All workers are required to obtain a time-limited I.D. badge from the

VA Police Service, located on the ground floor of Building 203. This badge must be worn always when workers are on site.

https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/cd_ordinance.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/cd_ordinance.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_registered_facilities_list_190222.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_registered_facilities_list_190222.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_registered_facilities_list_181108.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/sites/default/files/fliers/files/sfe_zw_cd_registered_facilities_list_181108.pdf https://sfenvironment.org/construction-demolition-resources

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1.28 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

B. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule in accordance with the contract requirements. This will demonstrate phasing subject to revisions.

1.29 DAILY LOGS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall generate or display current iterations the following documentation:

1. Contractor Production Report as per VA Form 10101.

2. ICRA Permit and daily construction checklist

3. Revised egress routes for construction workers. These should be inspected daily

B. VA Form 10101 will be posted by the contractor to the VA-utilized construction management software (Submittal Exchange). Access to the software will be provided by the government at no cost to the contractor.

1.30 TB TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor shall be responsible for providing written documentation that all his employees and subcontractor employees that will be working within the identified areas of the Medical Center have a PPD tuberculin skin test (TST Testing) for Tuberculosis screening within the last 12 months prior to starting work at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

The contractor shall insure that those individuals keep current annual test results throughout the duration of the project. The contractor is responsible to insure these documents are kept current and are readily available for review upon request. The contractor shall provide this written document to the Contracting officer (CO) or Contracting

Officer’s Representative naming their employees or subcontractor employees, the date they were tested and the PPD Skin Test results.

Documentation of where the test was performed is also required. If the employee has never had a PPD Skin Test, then a two-step skin test or an

FDA approved Quantiferon blood test is required.

B. If the employee or the subcontractor employee test results are positive or their PPD Skin Test has been found to be positive in the past, the

01 00 00 - 12 contractor is required to also state in writing if the employee was treated for latent Tuberculosis with INH. If the employee is a new PPD

Skin Test Converter, a Chest X-Ray is required with proper documented results. The identified areas at the San Francisco VAMC that require these documented tests and results as part of the contract are buildings 1 (ground floor only), 8, 200, 203 and 208.

1.31 SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seasonal influenza vaccination is the single best way to prevent the spread of influenza in healthcare settings. It is the policy of this

Medical Center that any contractor working in buildings 8, 203, 208, 200 (defined as patient care areas) must show evidence of receiving a flu shot during the flu season or wear an ordinary loop mask while working within 6 feet of the breathing zone of any patient. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring its employees have had this vaccination while working in patient care areas between November 1 and

March 31. Flu vaccination can be done at an outside provider or through

SFVA Occupational Health at no charge. Proof of vaccination must be shown to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to start of work using the self-certification form for each employee that will be working in patient care areas at the SFVAMC during the defined timeline.

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