Combined Specs 631-23-016 Abate Asbestos 2024.pdf

SPECIFICATION

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Abate Asbestos 2024 Western Massachusetts

631-23-016

Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center 421 MainNorth Street MALeeds, 01053

Construction Documents

January 27, 2024

VAMC, Leeds, MA Project # 631-23-016 Abate Asbestos 2024

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 15 Temporary Construction Noise and Vibration Control 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-18 09 22 16 Non Structural Metal Framing 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

631-23-016 Abate Asbestos 2024 USDVA – Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System - B1

Abatement 2024 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (BASE BID): The General Contractor will be responsible for all facets of construction management and construction work and the management of subcontractors to facilitate a construction project to abate flooring on multiple rooms located in Building 1 (Liberty) and Building 12

(Birch). Work includes general construction, alterations, any necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

A. All of the people listed below need to attend all construction meetings.

B. Provide preconstruction submittal with delegation and identification letter for each of the persons below within ten (10) days of NTP including any resumes or certifications demonstrating to the below requirements.

1. Project Manager

a) Minimum ten (10) years construction experience with at least five (5) years management experience with projects similar in size and scope.

b) Be able to dedicate a minimum of 25% of time to this project.

c) The Project Manager shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime

Contractor’s Superintendent, MEP Coordinator, Safety Manager and CQC System

Manager having duties only as the Project Manager.

2. Superintendent

a) Project superintendent with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction with at least five (5) of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of OSHA and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance in addition to safety training requirements indicated elsewhere in the project documents. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction

01 00 00 - 2 drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The project superintendent shall be dedicated to this project only and not assigned on other contracts.

b) The Superintendent shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime;

can be the Safety Manager.

c) The General Contractor must provide adequate supervision for all locations

(worksites/buildings) of work whenever work is being performed. This supervision must come from the General Contractor and must be a competent person. This project will potentially have work in multiple locations concurrently and the General Contractor is expected to provide required additional supervision.

3. CQC System Manager

a) Must comply with requirements in 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL.

4. Site Safety and Health Manager (SSHO)

a) Must comply with requirements in 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS as well as EM

385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Procedures:

1. All General Contractor’s employees and their sub-contractors shall be familiar with the PIV badging process. When issued, all General Contractor’s employees and their sub-contractors always have their issued PIV badge on their person and visible while on VA property.

2. PIV Badging Process:

a) The PIV badging process may require a minimum of two (2) visits to the

Leeds VA Facility. All contractors need to be fingerprinted, sponsored, register for a background check, and receive a badge. Two (2) forms of identification are required. This process may take more than three (3) or more days to complete.

b) It is the expectation that the project management team, general contractor, and all subcontractor foremen obtain a PIV badge regardless of task or location.

c) It is the expectation that all contractors are badged regardless of task or location unless otherwise specified by COR.

1) The only exceptions for not requiring a PIV badge are for contractor employees who do not need access inside a VA building, sensitive area, or temporary structure.

d) If a contractor is working on the site for one (1) day and requires access to inside a VA building, sensitive area, or temporary structure, the contractor is still required to register with the VA Police Department at

Building 25, so a temporary badge can be provided.

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

COR. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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.

B. Key Control:

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

2. The VA will provide the General Contractor a defined number of keys as required to gain access to certain sensitive rooms. The General Contractor is responsible for the control of these keys. If at any time, a General

Contractor’s key is lost, the General Contractor will be responsible for replacing ALL cores associated with the lost key at $25.00 per core. These keys are a controlled item, and their locations are inspectable by the VA at any time, at a minimum weekly. Unused keys are to be kept in a lockbox in a secure location approved by the COR and campus security.

3. The General Contractor will be responsible for the costs associated with the replacement of the cores and any damages suffered by the Government.

4. 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. A transmittal sheet with be provided to the COR prior to transfer.

This transmittal sheet will list each core by type and quantity.

C. Document Control

1. 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.

2. All security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the approval of the COR.

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

4. Notify the COR and Contracting Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Motor Vehicles belonging to any contractor must be registered at the Police HQ in Bldg. 25 and attain a parking pass for employee lots. This includes personally owned and company vehicles. These passes must be visibly displayed at all times while parked on VAMC campus.

2. Contractor parking will be limited to Lots N and P and by written permission of the COR at any other employee lot. There will be absolutely no parking in

01 00 00 - 4 patient parking spaces or ADA spaces (unless the contractor has an applicable decal/tag).

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

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable specification sections and plans to produce a complete system, functional, and ready for the purpose intended.

B. Pre-work Site Re-visit Requirements: Before starting work in a particular area, visit the worksite and carefully examine the areas to verify complexity, existing conditions and difficulties that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections and the VA. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions that are visible or readily construed by an experienced observer.

C. Coordinate the location of all work, equipment and components with all trades and equipment installers to prevent interferences and maintain proper use and access to all items and spaces. Refer to the “Coordination Drawing Checklist” (Attachment

I) and as required in 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS for further details. General

Contractor is responsible for coordinating all equipment and components being installed with the placement location and dimension requirements. Prior to job execution each trade shall submit “complete” coordinated shop drawings indicating all equipment and material layouts with locations from walls/columns, bottom/top elevations, vibration isolators, supports, seismic supports, dimensions, utility requirements and equipment submittal numbers. Each trade shall maintain a set of working drawings to document as-built information as the work progresses and submit to the COR monthly for review.

1. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. All work shall be coordinated with other trades to avoid conflicts and to obtain a neat competent installation that will afford maximum accessibility for easy and proper operation, maintenance, service, and headroom. All work shall be installed in a manner that permits easy accessibility and proper removal of system components requiring periodic service. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to new conditions. Any items determined to be in non-compliance shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Coordinate with other trades for space available and relative location of equipment and accessories to be connected at all locations. The Contractor shall alter locations of items where necessary to avoid interference and clearance difficulties. Locations of components and equipment shall be adjusted

01 00 00 - 5 to accommodate the work with interferences anticipated and encountered. The

Contractor shall determine the exact routing and location of systems prior to fabrication and installation.

D. The drawings only intended to show general layout of conduit, ductwork, piping, equipment, terminals, specialties and not intended to show all required offsets, details, accessories, and equipment to be connected shall not be used for final measurements. Provide all necessary fittings, offsets and pipe runs based on field measurements and reviewed coordination drawings.

E. Accurate field measurements and coordination drawings shall be prepared to establish the locations and characteristics of the various systems (new and existing to remain). It is the intent of the drawings/specifications that the

Contractor provides all materials, labor, and coordination necessary to complete the work described or implied by the contract documents at no additional cost/time to the Government. The Contractor shall propose with submitted coordination drawings other dimensions with similar characteristics where necessary to avoid interferences and clearance difficulties. Should the contract documents not agree with themselves the greater quantity of superior work and materials shall be performed.

F. Utilities:

1. 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.

a) Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or 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. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1) 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.

2. Shutdowns and Space Access: The MEP Coordinator shall coordinate all mechanical eg, HVAC, electrical, plumbing (MEP) utility service, fire protection sprinkler system shutdowns and space access in the three (3) week look ahead with the

COR. Due to facility scheduling and access difficulties, some shutdowns and the performance of certain work will need to be performed during off-hours by the

Contractor. Perform work to ensure uninterrupted utility services for other buildings and areas at all times as required.

3. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior

01 00 00 - 6 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 a detailed work plan and the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

a) The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, fifteen (15) calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption on Attachment M of this section.

b) 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 times other than Contractor's normal working hours.

c) Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at a minimum twenty-five (25) calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR. The request must be submitted as soon as possible so that the Medical Center can begin making plans for maintaining operations during the utility interruption.

d) In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted upon approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

G. Testing: Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Government, the Contractor shall coordinate and notify the COR and Architect Engineer to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than fifteen (15) business days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The General Contractor shall submit a Logistics Plan to include proposed laydown areas, delivery routes, container/equipment staging, temporary toilets, dumpsters, expected ingress and egress if applicable, location of construction fencing for work area and laydown area, parking, etc. The COR must approve the

Logistics Plan prior to the General Contractor executing.

1. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the COR.

B. Delivery and Storage:

1. All containers/pallets must be marked with the contract/task order number and

8-digit project number. Dumpster locations (not the individual dumpsters) will also be marked if used over five (5) business days.

2. VA Warehouse will not and cannot accept any contractor deliveries and will turn away any such deliveries.

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3. Contractor shall store all materials according to manufacturer’s given conditions.

4. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on the VA campus to areas authorized or approved by the COR. 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.

C. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR 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 their expense upon completion of the work.

1. Upon removal, the location of the temporary building and/or surrounding areas

MUST be restored to an acceptable condition approved by the COR at the expense of the Contractor. Upon completion of removal operations, clean areas within contract limits - remove all tools and equipment. Provide site clear, clean, free of debris, and suitable for subsequent construction operations. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the Medical Center. See 1.12

RESTORATION for additional requirements.

2. With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

Medical Center as a whole, including but not limited to, operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with any work being done by others. This includes but is not limited to:

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two (2) work days. Provide unobstructed access to

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.

4. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever there is work on a new or existing road, at least one (1) lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

a) The Contractor must provide personnel to be a flagger during operation hours for the full duration of the traffic disruption.

5. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to

01 00 00 - 8 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 safe 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.

6. Utility disruptions affecting areas outside of the construction project space will take place during off hours, or at times prescribed by COR. Any temporary power or data required to keep critical systems operational is required under this contract. See 1.8 PHASING for off hour buildings.

7. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

a) Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

8. See 1.8 PHASING for “noisy work” requirements.

F. Maintenance: When a building construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre inspection of site with Fire Department if and when deemed necessary by the COR.

3. 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.

4. Contractor should maintain a completely secured site, including anything within the construction fence, storage areas, and any buildings/sections of buildings that have become the responsibility of the Contractor.

G. Construction Fence: Submit proposed construction fence on the Logistic Plan. All work and laydown areas are required to be fenced, and gates to be lockable.

Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 1.8m (6 feet) minimum height around the construction area.

The entire construction fence shall be an approved fabric privacy screening full height with wind cutouts. Opacity/shade percentage 85% lock-stitch strength 50 lbs. per ft consisting of a knitted high density polyethylene filament. Color and design to be approved by COR.

1. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Ensure the Fire Department has access to the Fire Department

Connection (FDC) at each building at all times.

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2. 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 (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

3. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

H. Abandoned Lines: All service lines in the drawings, confirmed previously abandoned lines, or abandoned lines encountered during construction such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes, vents, and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be completely removed back to their source with the approval of the COR.

1. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but cannot be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped, or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from in an approved method and as accepted by the COR.

2. Abandoned raceways that cannot be fully removed shall have the cables removed in all of those abandoned raceways and duct banks. Where removal of conduit and duct banks is not feasible and if approved by COR, cut abandoned raceway at horizontal level (before turn up) and cap (do not use tape – use an approved existing style conduit type cap) and paint cap red. Indicate location on record documents.

3. The intent is that those systems listed above that are so embedded in existing concrete walls or floors that they cannot fully be removed without compromising the structure can be capped. These shall be fully investigated by the Contractor and reviewed and accepted by the COR.

4. The lines shall not be capped in any finished or unfinished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in only in masonry, CMU, concrete walls, concrete ceilings or concrete floors where they penetrate those materials or if accepted by the COR within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

I. Review Fire Alarm System and Panels: General Contractor is required to review and document the conditions of the existing Fire Alarm System and Panels prior to beginning work. Determine existing state and sign-off with COR on existing conditions.

J. Noise and Vibration – see Specification 01 57 15 and PCRA (Attachment L) of this

Section.

1.8 PHASING

A. The Medical Center must maintain its operation twenty-four (24) hours a day seven

(7) days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the

CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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B. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR fifteen (15) work days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor, as follows:

1. Overall Phasing Plan, for proposed construction sequencing. Additional key sequencing notes:

a) All buildings will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated per discretion of COR.

b) In occupied areas where end users will have to be relocated or disrupted during construction, the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing, a minimum of 35 days in advance of planned work starting in a specified area to accommodate the 33 day union notification required for VA employees.

c) Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, herein referenced as “noisy work” is 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. See 01 57 19 TEMPORARY

CONSTRUCTION NOISE for additional requirements.

d) “Noisy work”, as defined by COR, must be done off hours unless specified by COR.

e) Compressed man hour schedule will not be permitted for the duration.

1.9 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with photographic documentation with the COR, of buildings/areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for hot work, working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR. These areas shall be marked on the drawings per 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS.

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B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty (30) calendar days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags and/or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of

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Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage, all existing improvements, and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. Attain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

(NPDES) permit when required for a project. The Contractor is considered an

"operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.12 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work

(walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work, or as specified by COR.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Restoration to the laydown area must be included in the mobilization cost. To restore grass after the removal of a laydown area and/or after damage caused during construction by the Contractor, the area identified should be restored as follows:

1. Loosen subgrade to minimum 150 mm (6 inches) deep. Remove stones larger than

25mm (1 inch) in any dimension and sticks, roots, rubbish, and other extraneous matter and legally dispose of them off Government's property.

2. Apply fertilizer and lime and soil amendments directly to subgrade before loosening, at rates recommended by soils analysis.

3. Spread grass seed, apply soil amendments and fertilizer on surface.

a) Grass seed must comply with VA standards.

4. Finish grade planting areas to smooth, uniform surface plane with loose, uniformly fine texture. Grade to within plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch) of finish elevation. Roll and rake, remove ridges, and fill depressions to meet finish grades.

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E. Expense of repairs not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2).

1.13 CONTRACTOR PAYMENT

A. See 01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULE for Contractor bonds and payment.

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. 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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e., transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary

Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained, and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn, or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at

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6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting

Officer.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide at all project sites under construction, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations, meeting all OSHA requirements including sufficient quantity for number of employees and required cleaning schedule. Ensure there are adequate temporary toilets located in proximity of every worksite. See 01 35 26 for additional requirements.

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 utilities.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Coordination of use must adhere to the guidelines in this section. Any use of services provided must not interrupt the operations of the facility.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Improper installations, improper maintenance, misuse, or overuse can be cause for revocation at the discretion of the COR.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system.

Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code.

Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three (3) 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm

(four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign.

Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two (2) coats of white gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

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1.20 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground.

Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one (1) prime coat and two (2) coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident-free days at the work site on a daily basis.

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of the preexisting conditions, construction progress, and at any time as requested by COR. A commercial photographer is required to be used for all photographic documentation and shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

2. Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North America, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of active projects of similar type, size, duration, and complexity as the Project.

B. Photographic Documentation Elements:

1. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions in a 360 degree format throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

2. Before construction, the building pad, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the building pad and site shall be documented.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. If site work or pad preparation is extensive, this documentation may be required immediately before construction and at several pre-determined intervals before building work commences.

3. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days

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(“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building. Exterior Progressions shall track

360 degrees around the site and each building. Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until Project completion.

4. As-built condition of pre-foundation utilities and site utilities shall be documented prior to pouring footers, placing concrete and/or backfilling.

This process shall include all underground and in-slab utilities within the building(s) envelope(s) and utility runs in the immediate vicinity of the building(s) envelope(s). This may also include utilities enclosed in slab-on-deck in multi-story buildings. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.