Building 29 New Roof Specifications.pdf

Bid Documents Specifications

May 18, 2021

Building 29 Roof Replacement and Selective Tuckpointing

VA HVHCS, FDR Montrose Campus Montrose, New York

Submitted To:

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hudson Valley Health Care System, FDR Montrose Campus 2094 Albany Post Road, Route 9A, Building 16 Montrose, New York 10548

Submitted by:

DCS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC

12 Elm Street Port Jefferson, New York 11777

631-320-1706

Building 29 Roof Replacement and Selective Tuckpointing Project 620-14-104 VAMC Montrose, NY

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 00 Masonry Restoration and Cleaning n/a 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-08 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 96 60 In-Situ Epoxy Coating for Metal Pipe n/a

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-15 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork 10-12

APPENDIX I

1-SOP 138-68

2-SOP 138-22HV Dig Permit_03142012 3-SOP 138-22 Hazard Evaluation AH A 4-ICRA Permit Form

APPENDIX II

PCB Laboratory Report 06-20

APPENDIX III

List of Brand Name or Equal Salient Characteristics 01-21

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

1. 29-GI-01 Title Sheet

2. 29-GI-02 General Notes

3. 29-GI-03 ICRA Requirements During Construction

4. 29-GS-01 Site Plan Work Areas

5. 29-AS-01 Demolition Roof Plan and Phasing Notes

6. 29-AS-02 Construction Roof Plan

7. 29-AS-03 Demolition Attic Plan

8. 29-AS-04 Construction Attic Plan

9. 29-AS-05 Exterior Elevations 1 of 2 And Notes

10. 29-AS-06 Exterior Elevations 2 of 2 And Notes

11. 29-AS-07 Roof Details

12. 29-AS-08 Tuck Point Details

13. 29-ES-01 Lightning Protection Plan and General Notes

14. 29-ES-02 Construction of Lightning Protection Plan and Details

15. 29-HA-01 Asbestos Abatement Roof Plan

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. NOTICE: The provisions of this Section, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, pertain only to the contract between the Veteran’s Administration and its selected subcontractor(s). Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including but not limited to the following: lead and asbestos abatement requirements; removal of existing roof shingle system down to the sub-sheathing material; concrete attic deck inspection, installation of new asphalt roofing shingle system; relining of stone gutters around entire building; cleaning out the leaders and relining the same leaders. It will also include the repair of the masonry exterior work around the building as being called out to be repaired and/or replaced and cleaning of the stone window sills and stone bands around the exterior of the building and installation of a new lightning protection/grounding system at Building 29, VA Hudson

Valley Health Care System, Montrose, New York as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Contracting Officer Representative.

C. Unless otherwise noted, testing of materials is the responsibility of the Contractor. All testing is to be performed by a qualified, licensed testing laboratory selected by the Contractor, approved by the

Contracting Officer.

D. The construction site (and staging areas when required) shall be enclosed within a construction fence. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, with a privacy screen 8 feet minimum height, around the construction site. It is necessary to provide an 8’-0” high temporary construction chain-link fence around all equipment and supply staging areas and construction activities, including initial earthwork activities. The Contractor shall ensure that the limit and layout of the fence coincides with this requirement. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. The padlocks shall be keyed alike with keys provided to the Campus Police, Fire Department, residents of building #29 and the COR. Fasten fence fabric to terminal

01 00 00 - 2 posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. The Contractor shall keep the construction fence gates locked at all times when construction activity is not ongoing.

Remove the fence when directed by COR. Furthermore, the Contractor shall, at all times, maintain at least one clear lane for vehicle ingress and egress, and emergency vehicle access. The Contractor shall provide unimpeded access for vehicles at all times. This shall be accomplished by the use of flagmen, signage, and other directional indicators.

E. All employees of general contractor, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified with a VA issued photo

ID, and restricted from unauthorized access. All contractor visitors and employees identified as not having proper identification will be dismissed from the Medical Center grounds until such time as proper ID has been obtained. All employees of the general contractor, subcontractors and sub-subcontractors will be required to be made available to Police Service at the FDR, Montrose Campus to apply for photo identification badge and fingerprinting. Following badge production, the employee shall return in person to receive issue of the badge. The Contractor and subcontractors are responsible to furnish the names of all employees scheduled to work to the COR within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor shall identify on the construction schedule of work the date for start of work of short term specialty subcontractors and two weeks prior to start of work process identification badge verification for employee issue prior to starting of work (Employees not issued identification badges will have to leave the site at no addition cost to the government.) Refer to Section 01 33

23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLE.

F. Prior to commencing work, general 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.

G. All work required for the Project shall be performed by licensed journeyman or registered apprentices. The number of apprentices used to execute the Project shall not at any time exceed the number of licensed

01 00 00 - 3 journeyman. The journeyman shall carry at all times when on VA property a copy of their license or registration.

H. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course for the Competent Person(s) and all others shall have 10-hour OSHA and or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COR acting as the Construction Safety

Officer with input from the Facility Construction Safety Committee.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work. Refer to Section 01 33 23 SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS.

3. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre-placement tuberculin screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found have negative

TB screening reactions. Contractors will be required to show documentation of negative TB screening reactions for any additional workers who are added after the 90-day requirement before they will be allowed to work on the work site.

I. Superintendent and Project Manager

The Superintendent shall be a direct employee of the General

Contractor having authority to act as an authorized representative of the General Contractor, responsible for the day-to-day operations at the construction site, planning, quality control, verification of delivery of approved material and equipment, subcontractor coordination responsibilities and execution of the complete project as per the contract documents. The Superintendent shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the building construction industry as a construction/project superintendent and shall be licensed in one of the building construction trades relevant to the

Project. In addition, the superintendent shall provide proof to the

COR regarding completion of 30 hour OSHA. The General Contractor shall no later than 30 days following the NTP, submit to the VA for approval a resume and any relevant training certifications and licenses for the Superintendent. The VA reserves the right to reject any proposed superintendent that does not meet the above minimum qualifications. General Contractor shall give 2 days’ notice to the

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Contracting Officer if there is a change in the assigned worksite

Superintendent.

2. The Superintendent shall be dedicated exclusively to the Project once approved by the CO and until the completion of all Project construction activities and shall not be responsible for administering or managing in any capacity any other work site on behalf of the General Contractor or other third party. The superintendent shall have no hands-on construction interaction.

3. The Superintendent shall sign-in at the beginning of each day of work and sign-out at the end of the work day at the Office of Engineering

Service, Building 16 Room 41. No work shall be performed by any contractors or subcontractors without the presence of the

Superintendent at the actual work site.

4. The Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting daily work logs to the COR at the end of every work day.

5. On a weekly basis, the Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting written job site inspection reports based on a walkthrough of the construction site with the COR.

6. The Prime contractor shall provide services of a Project Manager whose responsibilities include but not be limited to providing support to the Superintendent at the work site and shall be responsible for finance related tasks, scheduling and QA/QC.

7. Engineering Service Office, Duty Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

8. Off-duty hours check-in shall be arranged with the COR.

J. Dig Permit

The contractor shall complete the VA dig permit with the COR and submit the Dig Safe notification prior to start of any excavation work.

K. Offices of DCS Infrastructure, LLC as Architect/Engineer firm, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I: The contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, supervision, and personnel necessary to accomplish the job as shown on the drawings and installation of new as shown on the drawings and perform work specified herein and comply with VA specifications and VA regulations, procedures and conditions for work at the medical center and any applicable codes as per requirements of all governing agencies.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize to short duration any shutdowns and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of the hospital. Construction Phasing will be required to ensure access to the buildings at all times for facility’s fire protection requirements and to meet the requirements of regulatory codes, laws, etc. This phasing shall be sequenced per the phasing plans on the drawings. The contractor shall provide temporary partitions per the demolition plans and all air exhaust and filtration and other means as required by ICRA. In addition to meeting these requirements, all work shall be done on weekdays (or Off Duty when required) and therefore work progress must be phased and scheduled such that all work started is completed during a weekday time allowance.

Completion of the project shall be as determined by the VA in conjunction with the notice to proceed.

B. PRE-BID WALKTHROUGH AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: A pre-bid walkthrough will be required of all contractors who wish to submit a bid for the proposed project. The date and time of the pre-bid walkthrough will be coordinated by the CO. Contractors should attend the pre-bid walkthrough with all the personnel required to provide them with a clear understanding of the scope of work and contract documents. The contractor shall submit any Requests For Information (RFI) to the CO before the last date for RFIs as defined by the CO during the walkthrough. If the contractor does not provide any RFIs, it is assumed that they have a clear understanding of the scope of work and information contained in the construction documents and specifications.

ITEM 1 – Base Bid (Entire Scope of Work).

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing building roof system down to the sub-sheathing material; including but not limited to the following: concrete attic deck inspection, installation of new asphalt

01 00 00 - 6 roofing shingle system; relining of stone gutters around entire building; cleaning out the leaders and relining the same leaders. It will also include the demolition of existing attic louvers and replacement of same, the repair of the masonry exterior work around the building as being called out to be repaired and/or replaced and cleaning of the stone window sills and stone bands around the exterior of the building and installation of a new lightning protection/grounding system at Building 29, at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose, New

York as required by drawings and specifications.

Provide unit rates in base bid for the following items:

1. Provide a unit rate for seal coating per square foot in base bid.

2. Provide a unit rate for brick replacement per square foot in base bid.

3. Provide a unit rate to descale and reline storm pipe drains as specified on plans in base bid.

Total Base Bid Amount $__________________________

The Contract Time period of performance for Base Bid (Item 1) construction will be 290 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) which includes 30 days for contractor closeout. Project may have up to a

6 month delay to NTP.

During the first 30 calendar days, critical project submittals must be submitted for review and acceptance by the V.A. (up to 30 calendar days) after which site work shall commence. Non-critical submittals must be submitted for review and acceptance by the V.A. within the first 60 calendar days.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, three (3) sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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1. The Contractor shall supply a Security and Phasing Plan as a critical submittal, to the COR.

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.

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

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

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

1.5 OSHA REQUIREMENTS-SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

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A. Contractors are required to comply with the Occupational Safety and

Health Standard found in CFR 1910 and 1926. Copies of these statements can be acquired from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government

Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20420.

B. In addition, the Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Medical Center fire, safety, and security regulations, policies and procedures. Each of the Contractor's employees, inclusive of subcontractors and their employees will be required to read this section, sign, and acknowledge understanding. Signed acknowledgment must be filed with the Contracting Officer prior to any employee's assignment to the work site.

C. Contractors involved with the removal, alteration, or disturbance of asbestos type insulation or materials will be required to comply strictly with the regulations found in CFR 1910.1001 and the appropriate

EPA regulations regarding disposal of asbestos. Assistance in identifying asbestos can be requested from the Medical Center's

Industrial Hygienist and the COR.

D. Contractor shall submit a collocating roof asbestos and lead paint removal/new roof installation phasing plan to the COR as a critical submittal.

E. Contractors entering locations of asbestos contamination (i.e. pipe basements) shall be responsible for providing respiratory protection to their employees and ensuring respirators are worn in accordance with

OSHA (CFR 1910.1001(g)). Asbestos contaminated areas shall be defined on project drawings. The minimum equipment required shall be: a half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with high efficiency filters and disposable Type coveralls.

F. Contractor, along with other submittals, and at least two weeks prior to bringing any materials on-site, must submit a complete list of chemicals the contractor will use and MSDS for all hazardous materials brought on-site.

G. Severe or constant violations may result in an immediate work stoppage or request for a Compliance Officer from the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

1.6 SPECIFIC MEDICAL CENTER FIRE & SAFETY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND

REGULATIONS

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A. INTRODUCTION

1. The safety and fire protection of patients, employees, members of the public and government is one of the continuous concerns of this Medical

Center.

2. Contractors, their supervisors, and employees are required to comply with Medical Center policies to ensure the occupational safety and health of all. Failure to comply may result in work stoppage.

3. While working at this Medical Center, contractors are responsible for the Occupational Safety and Health of their employees. Contractors are required to comply with the applicable OSHA standards found in 20 CFR

1910 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926 for construction. Failure to comply with these standards may result in work stoppage and a request to the Area director of OSHA for a compliance office to inspect the work site.

4. Contractors are to comply with the requirements found in the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #241, "Building construction and

Demolition Operation".

5. Questions regarding occupational safety and health issues can be addressed to the Medical Center Safety and Occupational Health

Specialist (ext. 5265 at Castle Point Campus) or Industrial Hygienist

(ext. 5265 at Castle Point Campus) (ext. 2321 at Montrose Campus).

B. FIRES

All fires must be reported. In the event of a fire in the work area, use the nearest pull box station and also notify Medical Center staff in the immediate area. Emergency notification can also be accomplished by dialing ext. 2222 at Montrose Campus. This is the fire department emergency phone only. Be sure to give the exact location from where you are calling. If a contractor has experienced a fire and it was rapidly extinguished, you still must notify the fire department (ext. 5333 at

Castle Point Campus) (ext. 2332 at Montrose Campus) so that an investigation of the fire can be accomplished. Delay in reporting a fire is unacceptable.

C. FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTION, AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM

If the nature of your work requires the deactivation of the fire alarm, smoke detection or sprinkler system, you must notify the Medical Center

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Fire Department. Notification must be made well in advance so that ample time can be allowed to deactivate the system and provide an alternative measure for fire protection. Under no circumstance is a contractor allowed to deactivate any of the fire protection systems in this Medical

Center.

D. SMOKE DETECTORS

False alarms will not be tolerated. You are required to be familiar with the location of the smoke detectors in your work area. When performing cutting, burning, or welding or any other operation that may cause smoke or dust, you must take steps to temporarily cover smoke detectors in order to prevent false alarms. Failure to take the appropriate action will result in the Contracting Officer assessing actual costs for government response for each false alarm that is preventable. Prior to covering the smoke detectors, the contractor will notify the VAMC Fire Department, who will also be notified when the covers are removed.

E. HOT WORK PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the use of welding equipment, cutting torch, soldering equipment or the performance of processes which produce sparks, heat or combustion, it will be required that the contractor notify the COR no less than one day in advance of such work.

The VAMC Fire Department will inspect the work area and issue a "Hot

Work Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. A "Hot Work Permit" will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a "Hot Work Permit" may be issued for the period needed; however, the VAMC Fire Department will inspect the area daily.

3. Contractors will not be allowed to perform hot work processes without the appropriate permit.

F. TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES

Only non-combustible materials will be used to construct temporary enclosures for barriers at this Medical Center. Plastic materials and fabrics used to construct dust barriers must conform to NFPA #701, Standard Methods of fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films.

G. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

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All flammable liquids will be kept in approved safety containers. Only the amount necessary for your immediate work will be allowed in the building. Flammable liquids must be removed from the building at the end of each day.

H. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Compressed gas shall be secured in an upright position at all times. A suitable cylinder cart will be used to transport compressed gas cylinders. Only those compressed gas cylinders necessary for immediate work will be allowed in occupied buildings. All others will be stored outside of buildings in a designated area. The contractor will comply with applicable standards for compressed gas cylinders found in 29 CFR

1910 and 1926 (OSHA).

I. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED EQUIPMENT

Equipment powered by an internal combustion engine such as saws, compressors, generators, etc., will not be used in an occupied building.

Special consideration may be given for unoccupied buildings only if the

OSHA and NFPA requirements have been met.

J. POWER ACTIVATED TOOLS

In the event power activated tools are on the job site. Power activated tools will be kept in a secured manner at all times. When not in use, the tools will be kept locked up. When in use, the operator will have the tool under his/her immediate control.

K. TOOLS

1. Under no circumstances are tools, equipment and other items of work to be left unattended for any reason. All tools, equipment and items of work must be under the immediate control of the employee.

2. If for some reason a work area must be left unattended, then it will be required that the tools and other equipment be placed in an appropriate box or container and locked. All tool boxes, containers or any other devices used for the storage of tools and equipment will be provided with a latch and padlock. All tool boxes, containers or any other device used for the storage of tools and equipment will be locked at all times except for putting in and removing tools.

3. All doors to work areas will be closed and locked when rooms are left unattended. Failure to comply with this directive will be

01 00 00 - 13 considered a violation of VA Regulation 1.218(b), "Failure to comply with signs of directive and restrictive nature posted for safety purposes", subject to a $50.00 fine. Subsequent similar violations may result in both imposition of such a fine as well, as the Contracting

Officer taking action under the Contract's "Accident Prevention Clause", (FAR 52.236-13) to suspend all contract work until such violations may be satisfactorily resolved or under FAR 52.236-5 "Material and

Workmanship Clause" to remove from the work site any personnel deemed by the Contracting Officer to be careless to the point of jeopardizing the welfare of Facility patients of staff.

4. The contractor must report to the VA Police Department, Extension

2509, any tools or equipment that is missing.

5. Tools and equipment found unattended will be confiscated and removed from the work area.

L. LADDERS

It is required that ladders not be left unattended in an upright position. Ladders must be attended at all times or taken down and securely chained to a stationary object.

M. SCAFFOLDS

All scaffolds will be attended at all times. When not in use, an effective barricade (fence) will be erected around the scaffold to prevent use by unauthorized personnel. Fencing should in no way prevent egress for occupants of building at any time. Asbestos / Lead removal workers may not share the same tower as the roofing contractors.

N. EXCAVATIONS

All excavations left unattended shall be protected with a barricade suitable to prevent entry by unauthorized persons.

O. STORAGE

The contractor must make prior arrangements with the Project COR for the storage of building materials. Storage will not be allowed to accumulate in Medical Center Buildings.

P. TRASH AND DEBRIS

The contractor must remove all trash and debris from the work area on a daily basis. Trash and debris will not be allowed to accumulate in the

01 00 00 - 14 buildings and will be allowed to accumulate outside the buildings for future pick-up. The contractor is responsible for making arrangements for the removal of trash from the Medical Center Facility.

Q. PROTECTION OF FLOORS

It may be necessary at times to take steps to protect floors from dirt, debris, paint, etc. A tarp or other protective covering shall be used.

However, the contractor must maintain a certain amount of floor space for the safe passage of pedestrian traffic. Common sense must be used in this manner.

R. SIGNS

Signs must be placed at the entrance to work areas warning people of the construction activities. Signs must be suitable for the condition of the work. Small pieces of paper with printing or writing are not acceptable.

The VAMC Safety Officer can be consulted in this matter.

S. ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

Contractors must report all accidents and injuries involving employees.

The contractor may use the VAMC Health Center, located on the ground floor of Building #3, Room 16 at FDR Campus and ground floor of Building

#15E, Room E003 at Castle Point Campus for emergency care.

T. FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER PENETRATION PERMIT

1. If the nature of the work requires the penetration of a fire/smoke partition or barrier the contractor must obtain the proper fire/smoke barrier penetration permit. The VAMC Fire Department will inspect the work area and issue a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Penetration Permit" authorizing the performance of such work.

2. A "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. In the event the time necessary will exceed one day, a "Fire/Smoke Barrier Permit" may be issued for the period needed; however, the VAMC Fire Department will inspect the area daily.

3. Contractors will not be allowed to make any penetrations without the appropriate permit.

U. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

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The Contractor shall comply with and have documented Confined Space

Entry Procedures available at the site at all times as required by OSHA

29 CFR 1910.146. The Contractor shall also comply with any state, and/or local requirements that are more restrictive than federal requirements.

Contractor is responsible for coordinating with HVHCS’s established policy on Confined Space.

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):

E84-2007.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

30-2003..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2005..............National Electrical Code

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility Safety Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01

33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

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

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof.

Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

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

COR and facility Safety Manager.

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. 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 1.7, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE

AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Manager. 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.

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

Safety Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility

Safety Manager/Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. See paragraph 1.6 (Hot Work Permit) for additional information

N. 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 Manager.

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

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

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

R. 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.

S. All temporary heating equipment shall be installed in accordance with requirements of applicable NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions.

T. All flammable liquids shall be handled, stored, and used in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 30-1990.

U. All temporary electrical wiring and equipment used for construction shall be installed and used in accordance with pertinent provisions of

NFPA Standard No. 70-1990.

V. All construction activities not already covered above shall be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA no. 241-1898 Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, in effect at time of contract award.

1.8 HOT WORK PERMIT

A. The Contractor is responsible for requesting a “Hot “Work” permit each day prior to commencing any cutting, burning, and welding or open torch work. The permit is requested and obtained through the Fire Department following an inspection by the Fire Department and COR of the intended area of use. The permit once issued will be for a maximum duration of one (1) day, after which a renewal, if required, must be requested by the Contractor.

B. Before approving any “Hot Work” permit, the Contractor’s authorized representative, the COR, and other representatives of the Dept. of

Veterans Affairs shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA

Standard No. 51B. Following a positive inspection, a representative of the Fire Dept. will issue the “Hot Work” permit.

C. In areas of “Hot Work” the following precautions are considered essential:

1. Sprinklers are in service where installed.

2. Cutting, welding, and other open flame torches are in good repair.

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3. within 15 feet of the actual work:

a. Floors swept clean of combustible materials.

b. No combustible materials or flammable liquids are present.

c. All wall and floor openings are covered.

d. Covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks.

4. When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors.

5. Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations.

1.9 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

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

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D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall consider that storage of excavated materials on roadways, walkways and parking areas is prohibited. Remote stockpile location shall be as determined by the

COR.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and patients, visitors, staff and/or with work being done by others.

Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 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. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times. Do not block crosswalks and / or handicap access.

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

Storage of construction equipment and excess materials is prohibited within the workspace. Store all construction materials and other equipment only in lockable, watertight secure trailers.

2. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. The Contractor shall be on site to receive all scheduled deliveries. The Medical Center Warehouse will not accept deliveries; do not use the warehouse as a shipping destination. The

Contracting Officer /COR will assign routes for the delivery of materials and supplies to the jobsite if such routes are not designated in the Contract Document. Under no circumstances will

Government accept deliveries for the Contractor. The Contractor will advise the Contracting Officer /COR, in writing, 48 Hours in advance of delivery of materials or equipment requiring the blocking of any

Medical Center road, street, walkway, or building egress and await a written reply prior to affecting any such blockage. Building loading docks and landings may be used to load and unload construction materials when requested by the Contractor in writing and approved by

01 00 00 - 21 the COR. Approval to utilize loading dock areas may contain restrictions as to areas which can be utilized by the Contractor.

Loading Docks are not to be used as storage areas nor are the docks to be considered as a parking area for more than 20 minutes.

3. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. 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. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a work phasing plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtask to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 30 days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof so that the VA may notify residents of the building. Arrange such phasing and dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

1.This project may require work to be completed during the evening hours. Normal work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SUBMITTAL PHASES

Submittal Phase 1: Contractor shall submit all required submittals in

Division No. 1 through Division 31 as required by the Contracting

Officer (CO) in the time stipulated by the CO to issue the Award

Notification and Notice to Proceed. Critical submittals as indicated herein are to be submitted with 30 calendar days of the Notice to

Proceed and until approval, No Work shall commence on the job site.

Submittal Phase 1A: VAHVHCS shall review critical submittals and return to the Contractor. Submittals will be returned within 30 days of receipt of submittal.

Critical submittals shall include the following Divisions:

Division No. 1: General Requirements (01 00 00), Schedule of Submittals and Shop Drawings (01 33 23), Safety Requirements (01 35 26), 01 00 00 - 22

Temporary Environmental Controls (01 57 19), Construction Waste

Management (01 74 19), Sustainable Construction Requirements (01 81

13).

Division No. 2: Asbestos Roofing Abatement (02 82 13.21), Lead-Based

Paint Removal and Disposal (02 83 33.13).

Division No. 4: All sections

Division No. 5: Metal Fabrications (05 50 00).

Division No. 7: Asphalt Shingles (07 31 13), Flashing and Sheet Metal

(07 60 00), Firestopping (07 84 00), Joint Sealants (07 92 00).

Division No. 9: Finishes (09 06 00), Painting (09 91 00), In-Situ Epoxy

Coating for Metallic Pipe (09 96 60), Spray in Place Pipe Lining (09

96 00).

Division No. 22: Plumbing Contractors Professional NY license or certification, proof of insurance and experience.

Division No. 26: Requirements for Electrical Installations (26 05 11), Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems (26 05 26), Raceway and

Boxes for Electrical Systems (26 05 33), Underground Electrical

Construction (26 05 41), Facility Lightning Protection (26 41 00).

Division No. 31: Earthwork (31 20 11)

Appendix I: All Forms

CRITICAL SUBMITTALS in Submittal Phases 1 & 1A are to be completed within a period of 60 Calendar-days after NTP.

Submittal Phase 1B: The remaining submittals must be submitted within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed in a timely fashion to enable receipt and approval. Delays and lack to progress work on schedule will be borne by the Contractor.

Submittal Phase 1C: VAHVHCS shall review critical submittals and return to Contractor. Submittals will be returned within 30 days of receipt of submittal.

NON CRITICAL SUBMITTALS in Submittal Phases 1B & 1C are to be completed within a period of 90 Calendar-Days after NTP.

CONSTRUCTION PHASES

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NTP Secure Site and Mobilize – 5 Days

PHASE 1 See demolition plan for roofing areas to be completed in

Phase 1. Phase 1 area to be completely finished before starting Phase 2. Allow 30 days for this work.

PHASE 2 See demolition plan for roofing areas to be completed in

Phase 2. Phase 2 area to be completely finished before starting Phase 3. Allow 30 days for this work.

PHASE 3 See demolition plan for roofing areas to be completed in

Phase 3. Phase 3 area to be completely finished before starting Phase 4. Allow 30 days for this work.

PHASE 4 Make all masonry repairs and tuck point. See plan for designations. See elevations for locations. Allow 20 days for this work. Phase 4 work to be completely finished before starting Phase 5.

PHASE 5 Make all masonry repairs and tuck point. See plan for designations. See elevations for locations. Allow 20 days for this work. Phase 5 area to be completely finished before starting Phase 6.

PHASE 6 Make all masonry repairs and tuck point. See plan for designations. See elevations for locations. Allow 20 days for this work. Phase 6 area to be completely finished before starting Phase 7.

PHASE 7 See demolition plan for roofing areas to be completed in

Phase 7. Phase 6 area to be completely finished before starting phase 7. Allow 15 days for this work.

PHASE 8 Make all masonry repairs and tuck point. See plan for designations. See elevations for locations. Allow 15 days for this work.

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