Drawings Apheresis Photopheresis 626-21-103.pdf
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This document outlines a federal contract opportunity for an apheresis photopheresis unit. The solicitation number is 36C24922B0031 and is being issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 to procure one apheresis photopheresis unit, as outlined in the attached technical drawings file labeled Drawings Apheresis Photopheresis 626-21-103.pdf, to support healthcare services for veterans. The opportunity type is a solicitation and the description provided indicates it is for the equipment identified in the technical drawings file.
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Drawing Title
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Project Title
Location
VA PROJECT NUMBER
Building Number
Drawing Number
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VA FORM 08-6231
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
CONSULTANTS: PROJECT MANAGER
Date Checked Drawn
FULLY SPRINKLERED
ACG Project Number
Headquarters:
Apogee Consulting Group, P.A.
1151 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 120 Cary, North Carolina 27511 www.acg-pa.com 919-858-7420 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs# © COPYRIGHT Apogee Consulting Group, P.A.
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VA PROJECT #: 626-21-103
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GENERAL
G-001 COVER SHEET 1 6
G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 6
G-003 INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) 3 6
G-004 INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT (ICRA) DETAILS 4 6
G-005 NASHVILLE VAMC GENERAL NOTES 5 6
LS101 FOURTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN 6 6
ARCHITECTURAL
A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES 1 8
A-002 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR PLAN 2 8
AD101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLANS 3 8
AD102 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLANS - MOH's SUITE 4 8
AD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - CEILING DEMOLITION WORK AREAS 5 8
A-101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLANS - APHERESIS AND PHOTOPHERESIS SUITES 6 8
A-102 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLANS - MOH's SUITE 7 8
A-601 SCHEDULES, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS 8 8
INTERIORS
I-001 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE, GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS 1 10
I-101 FOURTH FLOOR FINISH AND WALL PROTECTION PLANS 2 10
I-141 FOURTH FLOOR SIGNAGE PLANS AND SCHEDULE 3 10
I-201 CASEWORK MILLWORK ELEVATIONS AND INTERIOR DETAILS 4 10
I-202 CASEWORK DETAILS 5 10
I-401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS 6 10
I-411 FIRST FLOOR OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN 7 10
I-421 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS 8 10
I-431 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS 9 10
I-601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 10 10
FIRE SUPPRESSION
FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION 1 3
FK101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN 2 3
FX101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN 3 3
PLUMBING
P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION 1 5
PD101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN 2 5
PW101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PLAN 3 5
PP101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DOMESTIC WATER PLAN 4 5
PG101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL MEDICAL GAS PLAN 5 5
MECHANICAL
M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION 1 6
MD101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN 2 6
MH101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN 3 6
MP101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN 4 6
M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 5 6
M-502 MECHANICAL CONTROLS & SCHEDULES 6 6
ELECTRICAL
E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS 1 9
E-002 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN 2 9
ED101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLANS 3 9
ED102 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLANS - MOH's SUITE 4 9
E-101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLANS - APHERESIS SUITE 5 9
E-102 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLANS - PHOTOPHERESIS SUITE 6 9
E-103 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL PLANS - MOH's SUITE 7 9
E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 8 9
E-601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 9 9
TECHNOLOGY
T-001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS 1 5
T-002 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR TECHNOLOGY AND FIRE ALARM PLAN 2 5
T-101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL TECHNOLOGY PLANS 3 5
T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS 4 5
T-601 TECHNOLOGY RISERS 5 5
FIRE ALARM
FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND RISER 1 2
FA101 FOURTH FLOOR - PARTIAL FIRE ALARM PLANS 2 2
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LEAST 2'-3" KNEE CLEARANCE.
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Office of Construction and Facilities Management
CONSULTANTS: PROJECT MANAGER
Date Checked Drawn
FULLY SPRINKLERED
ACG Project Number
Headquarters:
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GENERAL SYMBOL LEGEND
Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0"
STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS
INFECTION CONTROL RISK MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS MATRIX OF PRECAUTIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
ICRA, ILSM, FIRE WATCH AND
MISC. FORMS
PAPER CADDY
ILSM SIGNAGE
INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES IN EFFECT
FOR CONSTRUCT APHERESIS/PHOTOPHERESIS UNIT
THIS EXIT IS CLOSED AND LEADS TO A
CONSTRUCTION AREA.
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UNDERSIDE OF DECK
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BOARD - BOTH SIDES
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FIRE RESISTANT SEALANT,
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U.L. DESIGN NO. UL419
ISLM TEMPORARY BARRIER TAG
PROJECT:
PRIME CONTRACTOR:
SUB CONTRACTOR:
EMERGENCY CONTACT NO.:
BARRIER INSTALLATION DATE:
BARRIER EXPIRATION DATE:
2"
SEE SCHEDULE
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TYPE A TYPE 1
HARDWARE SET 1
MANUFACTURERS:
CORBIN RUSSWIN
McKINNEY
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ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS ACCEPTABLE, SUBJECT TO
REVIEW BY ARCHITECT AND C.O.R. FOR EQUAL QUALITY
COMPLIANCE
LATCH SET TO SUPPORT BEST CORES
NOTE:
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Note: Infection Control approval will be required when the Construction Activity and Risk Level indicate that
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HIGH Risk Group 3
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Patient Risk Group Table
Infection Control Matrix - Class of Precautions: Construction Project by Patient Risk
TYPE A
Construction Project Type
Major demolition and construction projects
Includes, but is not limited to:
- activities which require consecutive work shifts
- requires heavy demolition or removal of a complete ceiling system
- new construction
Work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies
Includes, but is not limited to:
- sanding of walls for painting or wall covering
- removal of floor coverings, ceiling tiles and casework
- new wall construction
- minor duct work or electrical work above ceilings
- major cabling activities
- any activity which cannot be completed within a single work shift
Small scale, short duration activities which create minimal dust
Includes, but is not limited to:
- installation of telephone and computer cabling
- access to chase spaces
- cutting of walls or ceiling where dust migration can be controlled
Inspection and Non-Invasive Activities
Includes, but is not limited to:
- removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection limited to 1 tile to 50 square feet
- painting (but not sanding), wall covering
- electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activities which do not generate dust or require cutting of walls or access to ceilings other than for visual inspection
Type of Construction / Project Activity Table
Group 2 Medium Risk
Group 1 Low Risk
- Therapy areas
- Respiratory Therapy
- Outpatient Clinics
- CBOC's
- Mental Health Units
- VACANT AREA ADJACENT TO
OCCUPIED AREA
- Office areas (non-clinical)
- Hallways
- FES/EMS areas
I
Patient Risk Group
TYPE D
TYPE C
TYPE B
TYPE A
Group 4 Highest Risk
Group 3 High Risk
- Pharmacy
- Radiology/ CT Scanner
- Urgent Care
- Laboratories
- CLCs
- SPD; AMCU;
- Respiratory Isolation Rooms
- Surgery
III
TYPE DTYPE CTYPE B
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1. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.
2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.
3. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering
4. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.
5. Wet mop area with disinfectant after barriers are removed.
6. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work was being performed.
1. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.
2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.
3. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.
4. Vacuum work with HEPA-filtered vacuums.
5. Wet mop with disinfectant.
6. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.
1. Wipe surfaces to remove dust.
Upon Completion of Project
1. Wipe work surfaces with disinfectant.
2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.
3. Wet mop and/or vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work areas.
4. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.
1. Includes all activities required by Class II
2. Obtain Infection Control Permit from Hospital Safety Officer or Facilities
Management Maintenance and Engineering department before construction begins.
3. Remove or isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.
4. Complete all critical barriers before construction begins or implement control cube method.
5. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA-equipped air filtration units.
6. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.
7. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covers.
8. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work areas.
9. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.
1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.
2. Immediately replace a ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.
1. Includes all activities required by Class I
2. Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.
3. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.
4. Seal unused doors with duct tape.
5. Block off and seal air vents.
6. Replace adhesive walk-off mats at entrance and exit of work area. Replace used mats in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Remove or isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.
1. Includes all activities required by Class III
2. Obtain Infection Control Permit from Hospital Safety Officer or Facilities
Management Maintenance and Engineering department before construction begins.
3. Isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.
4. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube method before construction begins.
5. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.
6. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.
7. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed sing a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that re removed each time they leave the work site.
8. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers. Shoe covers must be changed each time the worker exits the work area.
9. Place adhesive walk-off mats at entrance to work area within anteroom.
10. Replace per manufacturer's recommendations. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected each by the Hospital Safety Officer, Facilities Management Maintenance and Engineering Department and thoroughly cleaned by the Hospital Environmental Services Department or their contracted Environmental Service Company Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.
11. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering
12. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.
13. Wet mop with disinfectant after barriers are removed.
14. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.
Engineers Architects
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Drawing Title
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Project Title
Location
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Building Number
Drawing Number
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Office of Construction and Facilities Management
CONSULTANTS: PROJECT MANAGER
Date Checked Drawn
FULLY SPRINKLERED
ACG Project Number
Headquarters:
Apogee Consulting Group, P.A.
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Scale: 3" = 1'-0"
ILSM SIGNAGE
Scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
ICRA BARRIER WALL TYPES
ICRA DOORS AND FRAMES
ICRA DOOR SCHEDULE
DOOR DOOR FRAME HEAD
DETAIL
NO.
JAMB
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NO. RATING
HDWR
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FRAME
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INSPECTION SHEETS
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SWIVEL CASTERS
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FINISHED FLOORING TO BE KEPT
CLEAN. FLOORS NOT BEING REPLACED
MUST BE PROTECTED. COVER WITH
ROSIN PAPER / FIRE RATED PLYWOOD.
FIRE RATED PLYWOOD,
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PROTECT AND STORE
EXISTING WINDOW TO
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PROVIDE STICKY
MATS (CHANGED END
OF SHIFT OR MORE IF
NECESSARY TO
MAINTAIN
CLEANLINESS).
HEPA NEGATIVE
AIR UNIT
SUPPLY DUCTS
EITHER KEEP
RUNNING OR COVER
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KEEP DUST OUT
COVER ALL RETURNS
AT THE
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ZIPPER WALL
CURTAIN BARRIER
POST ICRA, ILSM, FIRE
INSPECTION SHEETS
VISIBLE TO PUBLIC
FIRE PULL
STATION WITH
AUDIO / VISUAL
G-004
G-004
REPLACEMENT FILTERS
TO BE ON-SITE AND
REPLACED AT THE
REQUEST OF THE
INFECTION CONTROL
TEAM.
EACH ZONE OF
CONSTRUCTION WILL
REQUIRE A HEPA NEG. AIR
UNIT. IF ALL AREAS ARE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT
THE SAME TIME (4) FOUR
UNITS WOULD BE NEEDED.
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
CYLINDER
FINISH
FLOOR
TOP
BRACKET
BOTTOM
BRACKET
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TO WALL HUNG FE.
Engineers Architects
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Project Title
Location
VA PROJECT NUMBER
Building Number
Drawing Number
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Office of Construction and Facilities Management
CONSULTANTS: PROJECT MANAGER
Date Checked Drawn
FULLY SPRINKLERED
ACG Project Number
Headquarters:
Apogee Consulting Group, P.A.
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Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"
ROOM ELEVATION
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"
MOBILE CONTAINMENT CART
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"
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NASHVILLE VAMC GENERAL NOTES
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CONSTRUCT
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TVHS VA MEDICAL CENTER
NASHVILLE CAMPUS
1310 24TH AVENUE SOUTH
NASHVILLE, TN 37212 AUGUST 17, 2022
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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1. ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL PUBLISHED APPLICABLE LOCAL / STATE / FEDERAL / NATIONAL CODES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS ALONG WITH ALL RELATED VA DIRECTIVES, DESIGN GUIDES AND MANUALS, SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS PLUS ALL VA REQUIREMENTS (FEDERAL AND LOCAL) THAT ARE PROJECT SPECIFIC TO THE DOCUMENTED SCOPE OF WORK ON THIS SITE.
2. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE VA IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTATION. CONTACT THE VA/COR DURING THE BIDDING PHASE WITH ANY QUESTIONS, VERIFICATIONS, AND DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY CONCERNING ALL
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT INSURANCE COVERAGE.
3. EACH CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK SHALL FULLY COORDINATE AND VERIFY WITH ALL OTHER CONTRACTORS, OTHER TRADES AND THE VA/COR CONCERNING ALL SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING, DOCUMENTING AND COORDINATING ALL SPACE REQUIREMENTS WITH THE VA/COR TO AVOID CONFLICTS AND
MISCOMMUNICATION.
4. BEFORE SUBMITTING A BID, ALL CONTRACTORS WILL CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SO AS TO BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. EACH BIDDER SHOULD THEN VISIT THE SITE OF THE WORK TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH ALL VISIBLE FIELD CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE CONTRACT, SUCH AS OBSTACLES WHICH MAY BE ENCOUNTERED AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO WHAT COULD AFFECT/IMPACT THE WORK OR BE AFFECTED BY THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.
5. SHOULD ANY DISCREPANCIES, ERRORS, CONFLICT OR ITEMS NEEDING CLARIFICATION BE DISCOVERED THAT MAY BE CONTRADICTORY TO THE PLANS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE
VA/CO PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID AND THE VA/COR BEFORE STARTING ANY OF THE WORK.
6. CONTRACTORS SHALL REFERENCE ALL DRAWINGS IN ALL SECTIONS OF WORK FOR FULLY DEFINING THEIR SCOPE OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES AND COORDINATE SAME WITH THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR.
SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS FOR EACH TRADE ARE ADVISED THAT INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THEIR SCOPE OF WORK ALSO OCCURS IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS AND THE COMPLETE SET OF
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
7. DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS. USE THE GIVEN DIMENSIONS. COORDINATE SHOP DRAWING REQUIREMENTS
WITH ALL TRADES.
8. ALL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS WORK INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS SHALL BE TAKEN IN A SENSE AS A DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATION OF ITS INTENDED PLACEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE GENERAL PROXIMITY WHERE SHOWN. THE SIZE AND MEANS OF RUNNING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ARE SHOWN BUT IT IS NOT INTENDED TO SHOW EVERY CONNECTION, FITTING, OFFSET, SUPPORT ELEMENT, NOR EVERY STRUCTURAL DIFFICULTY THAT CAN BE ENCOUNTERED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE WORK.
9. OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED VA/COR AUTHORIZATIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DEMOLITION WORK OR NEW
CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND PROTECTION WORK.
10. PROJECT LIMIT LINES ARE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS FOR ORIENTATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT
BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THE FULL EXTENT OR LIMITS OF THE AREA(S) OF WORK.
11. ALL EXISTING BUILDING UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SYSTEMS THAT FEED OTHER SPACES OUTSIDE THE DEMISED PROJECT AREA AND THAT ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA OF WORK, THEREBY INTERFERING WITH THE NEW CONSTRUCTION, SHALL BE REROUTED AND RELOCATED AS REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN FULL SERVICE TO THE AFFECTED AREAS.
12. ALL FINISHED AREAS ADJACENT TO OR INCLUDED WITHIN THE AREA(S) OF CONSTRUCTION ALONG WITH ALL PUBLIC PROJECT ACCESS ROUTES SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DUST AND DIRT THROUGH THE USE OF VA/COR APPROVED DUSTPROOF PROTECTION IN THE “GENERAL” DRAWINGS SECTION AND COORDINATE ALL
SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IMPACTS ENCOUNTERED WITH THE VA/COR.
13. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A COMPETENT OSHA-30 FOREMAN OR DIRECT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
JOB AT ALL TIMES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COOPERATE WITH AND COORDINATE WITH THE
SUPERINTENDENT AND FOREMAN OF OTHER TRADES IN ORDER THAT THERE BE NO DELAYS IN THE
EXECUTION AND COMPLETION OF THE WORK.
14. DURING CONSTRUCTION, EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP ON SITE ACCURATE FIELD RECORDS OF ALL CONCEALED WORK THAT DIFFERS FROM THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS. THESE AS-BUILT, MARKED-UP, RECORD DRAWINGS WILL BE KEPT UP TO DATE BY THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR AND PROVIDED TO THE VA/COR
FOR DISTRIBUTION AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
15. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH CONTRACTOR TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES TO REMAIN IN PLACE DURING BOTH DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCES OF THE WORK. ANY DAMAGE TO SUCH AREAS SHALL BE RESTORED AND REFINISHED TO A “LIKE- NEW” CONDITION PRIOR TO THE VA/COR’S ACCEPTANCE OF THAT WORK. THIS INCLUDES PROTECTION OF
EXISTING FLOORING AND OTHER FINISHES.
16. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PATCH, REPAIR, REFINISHING AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF ALL CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, ASSEMBLIES, EQUIPMENT, SIGNAGE AND FINISHES DAMAGED BY THE PROJECT DEMOLITION, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR THE MOVEMENT OF PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, ETC. BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE
DESIGNATED AREAS OF WORK.
17. PROVIDE THE CUTTING AND PATCHING FOR ALL DEMOLITION WORK AND ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION WORK BEING PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF THE PROJECT LIMIT LINES REQUIRED TO PROPERLY COMPLETE THE
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK.
18. ALL CUTTING, CORING, AND DRILLING OF EXISTING CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT DAMAGE EXISTING REINFORCING STEEL, PIPING, CONDUITS, OR OTHER CONCEALED CONSTRUCTION WITHIN.
PRIOR TO CORING, DRILLING, CUTTING OR PERFORMING ANY BREAKING EFFORTS, PROVIDE PENETRATING FIELD X-RAYING OF THE INTENDED AREAS AND DOCUMENT THE EXACT SIZE AND LOCATIONS OF ALL SUCH INTERFERENCES. COORDINATE WITH AND OBTAIN VA/COR APPROVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY SUCH
REQUIRED PENETRATIONS WORK.
19. RELOCATIONS OF ANY INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAY ALTER THE ARCHITECTURAL OR STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION, MUST BE APPROVED FIRST BY THE VA/COR PRIOR TO
STARTING ITS RELOCATION.
20. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE THE REMOVAL OF ALL CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION DEBRIS, SPOIL AND MATERIALS FROM THE PROJECT SITE ON A DAILY BASIS UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED OTHERWISE IN THE PROJECT SPECIFIC LOGISTICAL SEQUENCING
REQUIREMENTS.
21. CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE ALL FIRE RESISTIVE RATINGS ARE MAINTAINED PER LOCATIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. ALL PENETRATIONS ARE TO BE SEALED BY AN APPROVED UL FIRESTOPPING SYSTEM. SEAL ALL EXISTING PENETRATIONS EXPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AS PER THE APPROVED UL FIRESTOPPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROPER FIRE STOPPING MATERIAL TO BE USED IN EACH SPECIFIC APPLICATION. THIS INCLUDES ALL
EXISTING PENETRATIONS THAT VIOLATE THE FIRE RATING INTEGRITY.
22. ALL FIRESTOPS SHALL MATCH THE FIRE RATING OF THE CONSTRUCTION BEING PENETRATED, SUCH AS WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, PARTITIONS, ETC. AND SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS. USE ONLY A SINGLE (FMRC) APPROVED MANUFACTURE’S LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR ALL PROJECT FIRESTOPPING.
THE BASIS OF DESIGN (BOD) FOR ALL FIRESTOPPING WILL BE ALL PRODUCTS AS MANUFACTURED BY EITHER
THE 3M COMPANY OR HILTI.
23. PROVIDE AN HOURLY-RATED FIRESTOP AT ALL PENETRATIONS OF RATED CONSTRUCTION AND/OR ASSEMBLIES, WHETHER NEW OR EXISTING, AND/OR AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE PROJECT DEMOLITION
WORK OR NEW CONSTRUCTION. WHERE COMBUSTIBLE PENETRATIONS OCCUR, USE A FIRE-RATED
INTUMESCENT MATERIAL AND WHERE NONCOMBUSTIBLE PENETRATIONS OCCUR, USE A FIRE-RATED ENDOTHERMIC MATERIAL. ALL FIRESTOPPING WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY THE VA/COR BEFORE
CONCEALED BY CONSTRUCTION IN WRITING.
1. ALL CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WORKING ON THIS PROJECT SHALL AT ALL TIMES PRIOR TO AND DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR ACTIVITY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR
EMPLOYEES.
2. EACH CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR, AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, SHALL ASCERTAIN THAT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR WORK ARE SAFE AND MEET ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HAZARD ACT, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER
APPLICABLE GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND VA REQUIREMENTS.
3. THE BEGINNING OF WORK ON SITE BY A CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL INDICATE HIS/HER SATISFACTION AND FULL ACCEPTANCE OF THE CURRENT SITE CONDITIONS REGARDING SAFETY AND THE NECESSARY COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SAME. THE CONTRACTOR ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND/OR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF ANY VISIBLE
OR KNOWN UNSAFE CONDITIONS THAT EXIST.
4. IF UNSATISFIED WITH THE CURRENT SITE SAFETY CONDITIONS AND/OR THE NECESSARY COMPLIANCE, THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL INDICATE THE ACTIONS AND/OR DEVICES NECESSARY TO RENDER THE JOBSITE SAFE. IF THE WORK OF OTHER PARTIES, UPON INSPECTION, IS FOUND AT ANY TIME TO BE UNSAFE, THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY STOP ALL WORK AND NOTIFY THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR AND THE VA/COR. THE SUBMISSION OF A BID FOR ANY PORTION OF WORK INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT SHALL ALSO INDICATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
1. THE BASIS OF DESIGN (BOD) COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL CONTRACTOR PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE BASE BID/CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
2. AN EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REPRESENTS ANY DEVIATION FROM THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ORIGINAL
DESIGN INTENT, SCOPE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS, THE DETAILING OR SPECIFICATIONS.
3. NO SUCH EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION OR DEVIATION WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT FIRST GOING THROUGH THE
BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS PROCESS AND OBTAINING VA APPROVAL.
4. ONCE VA APPROVAL OF THE EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION OR DEVIATION REQUEST HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE
FORMAL SHOP DRAWING PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL PROCESS MAY BEGIN FOR THAT WORK.
5. THE FOLLOWING BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS DEFINE IN DETAIL THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE EVALUATION PROCESS ALONG WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN REQUESTING VA
CONSIDERATION OF ANY PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION OR DEVIATION.
BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS:
1. THE BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS APPLY TO ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, FINISHES, CONTROLS, ENGINEERING SYSTEMS AND THEIR INCLUSIVE PARTS, DETAILED ASSEMBLIES PLUS ALL RELATED DESIGN ELEMENTS AND SPECIFIED PARAMETERS THAT ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE BID/ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION, OR AS SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED BY SAME.
2. SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRING BOD COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS WILL VARY WITH EACH SPECIFIC ITEM BEING PROPOSED AS AN EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION AND WILL NEED TO BE FULLY COMPARED TO ESTABLISH
BOD COMPLIANCE.
3. CRITICAL DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH ITEM NEEDING CONSIDERATION AND COULD CONSIST OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CRITERIA SUCH AS DIMENSIONAL, LOGISTICS, PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS, CAPACITY, DUTY REQUIREMENTS, UTILITIES IMPACTS, CONNECTION VARIANCES, DETAILING DEVIATIONS, FRAMING MODIFICATIONS, ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS, WEIGHT INCREASES AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONS, STRUCTURAL IMPACTS, ATTACHMENTS, SUPPORTS, FINISHES, AVAILABILITY, COMPATIBILITY, CONSTRUCTABILITY, WARRANTIES, SERVICE LIFE, MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS, ETC.
4. A VERY CRITICAL IMPORTANT DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC OF ALL BOD ITEMS NEEDING TO BE FULLY EVALUATED AND PROPERLY COORDINATED WOULD BE THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF DIMENSIONAL AND LOGISTICS REQUIREMENTS. THOSE CRITICAL PARAMETERS COULD CONSIST OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS THAT AFFECT SIZE, HEIGHT, WIDTH, DEPTH, THICKNESS, PLACEMENT, SPACING, CLEARANCES, ACCESS, MOUNTING, CONNECTION/LOCATION REQUIREMENTS, INSTALLATION TOLERANCES, OPERABLE ELEMENT CLEARANCES, SCHEDULES, ETC., ALL OF WHICH COULD IMPACT OTHER AREAS OR COMPONENTS OF
WORK, INCLUDING TIMING OF DELIVERY.
5. CONTRACTORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FULLY IDENTIFY ALL PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS, DEVIATIONS, IMPACTS AND MODIFICATIONS FROM THE “BASIS OF DESIGN” INTENT WITH THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS AND OBTAIN THEIR APPROVAL BEFORE COMPLETING THEIR
PRICING AND SUBMITTING A BID.
6. IF A PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION ITEM WILL REQUIRE THAT MODIFICATIONS NEED TO BE MADE, TO THE WORK OF THE PROVIDING CONTRACTOR, THE WORK OF OTHER CONTRACTORS OR THE WORK OF THE VA, THE SUBMITTING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO INFORM AND ADVISE THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR OF ANY AND ALL SUCH NECESSARY IMPACTS AND POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED AS A PART
OF THEIR BIDDING AND BASE CONTRACTUAL SCOPE OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES.
7. THE CONTRACTOR PROPOSING THE EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL RELATED WORK AND SHALL IDENTIFY, VERIFY, COORDINATE AND PROVIDE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS FOR ALL IMPACT ISSUES AFFECTING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, UTILITIES SERVICES, BUILDING STRUCTURE, SURROUNDING ELEMENTS, AND SYSTEMS AFFECTED FROM WEIGHT DIFFERENTIALS, REVISED LOADING CHARACTERISTICS, CONNECTION/MOUNTING VARIANCES, INSTALLATION CONFLICTS AND DETAILING MODIFICATIONS, ETC. CAUSED
BY THE EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS.
8. SPECIAL ATTENTION NEEDS TO BE PAID TO ANY SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDING ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR DIMENSIONAL LOGISTIC FEATURES AND REQUIREMENTS
ALONG WITH ANY STRUCTURAL AND UTILITIES IMPACTS.
9. EACH EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REQUEST ALONG WITH ANY/ALL IMPACTS, DEVIATIONS/VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS WILL REQUIRE VA/COR APPROVAL(S) BEFORE ANY SUCH REQUEST IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE VA AND ALLOWED TO PROCEED INTO THE NORMAL SHOP DRAWING PREPARATION, SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW
PROCESS.
10. NO REQUEST FOR AN EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REVIEW CAN BE MADE VIA SHOP DRAWING SUBMISSION. ANY SUCH SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE REVIEWED AND WILL BE REJECTED AS NON-CONFORMING WITH THE DESIGN INTENT AND NOTED THAT THE CONTRACTOR IS TO FOLLOW THE STANDARD BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS.
11. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE BOD REQUIREMENTS THAT SURFACE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE MADE KNOWN TO THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR WHO WILL IN TURN NOTIFY THE VA/COR.
ALL SUCH DEVIATIONS, VARIANCES, AND IMPACTS WILL BE FULLY IDENTIFIED, DOCUMENTED AND SUBMITTED TO
THE VA/COR FOR REVIEW, EVALUATION AND DIRECTION(S) ON HOW TO PROCEED.
12. ANY NON-COMPLIANT EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS WORK FOUND TO BE IN PLACE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE THAT HAD NOT GONE THROUGH THE BOD COMPLIANCE PROTOCOLS APPROVAL PROCESS AND THAT DOESN’T HAVE THE VA/COR’S APPROVAL WILL BE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REJECTION AND REMOVAL.
13. THE FINAL INSTALLATION OF ANY EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION AND ITS IMPACTS SHALL NOT COMPROMISE ANY OF THE BOD PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS NOR SHALL IT ENCUMBER ANY OF THE ASSOCIATED DESIGN
LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONAL LOGISTIC REQUIREMENTS.
14. THE FINAL INSTALLATION OF ANY EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION AND ITS IMPACTS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, REGULATIONS, AND VA REQUIREMENTS, PLUS ALLOW ANY SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR MATERIALS, TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AND SAFELY.
1. BIDDING PHASE
A. ALL BASIS OF DESIGN (BOD) PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS, DEVIATIONS AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS SHALL BE FULLY IDENTIFIED AND COORDINATED WITH THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR(S) DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS SUCH THAT THE COST OF ALL ASSOCIATED BOD SUBSTITUTION MODIFICATIONS, REQUIRED DEVIATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK IMPACTS DIRECTLY AFFECTING OTHER TRADES SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
BASE BIDS OF ALL AFFECTED CONTRACTORS.
2. GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION
A. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FULLY IDENTIFY, DOCUMENT, MAKE SUBMISSIONS, TRACK, COORDINATE, OBTAIN APPROVALS AND INCLUDE THE COST OF ALL SUCH EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS, VARIANCE MODIFICATIONS AND ALL IMPACT SCOPE OF WORK IN THEIR BASE BID COST OF
CONSTRUCTION AS WELL AS ALLOWED FOR WITHIN THEIR PROJECT SCHEDULE.
B. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHORTLY AFTER CONTRACT AWARD/EXECUTION SHALL NOTIFY AND COORDINATE WITH THE VA/COR, ALL SUCH KNOWN EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION DEVIATION REQUESTS AND
POSSIBLE IMPACTS FROM THE SPECIFIC BOD REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN THE DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
C. ALL SUCH DEVIATIONS, VARIANCES, AND IMPACTS WILL BE FULLY IDENTIFIED, DOCUMENTED AND SUBMITTED TO
THE VA/COR FOR REVIEW, EVALUATION AND DIRECTION(S) ON HOW TO PROCEED.
D. DOCUMENTATION BEFORE STARTING THE WORK: THEY WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE TO FULLY IDENTIFY AND COORDINATE SAME WITH ALL AFFECTED SUBCONTRACTORS TO BE SURE THAT ALL SUCH WORK IS INCLUDED IN
THEIR BASE BID SCOPE OF WORK.
3. CONTRACTORS IDENTIFY PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION(S)
A. ALL CONTRACTORS, BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR REQUEST FOR EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE FULLY VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED IN WRITING THAT THE DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITEMS THEY WILL BE SUBMITTING FOR BOD COMPLIANCE REVIEW MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE DESIGN INTENT
AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AS DESIGNED, DETAILED AND SPECIFIED.
4. CONTRACTORS PREPARE DETAILED COMPARISONS
A. THE REQUESTING CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND PROVIDE TO THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR A FULL LINE ITEM, SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON LISTING OF ALL BOD DESIGN AND MANUFACTURED CHARACTERISTICS
VERSUS THE SAME FOR THE EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION BEING PROPOSED.
B. ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR ASSEMBLY EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON A CONTRACTOR PREPARED ITEMIZED LISTING PER EACH REQUESTED SUBSTITUTION WITH A FULL AND DETAILED COMPARATIVE DESCRIPTION OF ALL SPECIFICATIONS, PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS, CAPACITIES, WEIGHT, DIMENSIONAL LOGISTICS AND KNOWN DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL BOD.
5. CONTRACTORS IDENTIFY RELATED IMPACTS AND DEVIATIONS
A. THE REQUESTING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FULLY IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT ALL PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION CAUSED IMPACTS, DEVIATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL BOD REQUIRE MENTS WITH THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR AS WELL AS ALL AFFECTED CONTRACTORS.
B. SEE THE DETAILED PROTOCOL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DOCUMENTATION
REQUIRED FOR THIS CRITICAL ITEM.
6. CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENTATION TO GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR.
A. CONTRACTORS SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR AS TO THE SPECIFIC DATE THAT EACH IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THEIR EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION SUBMISSION REQUEST
DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERY OF THE COMPLETED PACKAGE(S) TO THEM.
B. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR HAVING BEEN MADE FULLY AWARE OF THESE POTENTIAL EQUIVALENCY SUBSTITUTIONS AND IMPACTS DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS SHALL INCLUDE AND DOCUMENT THIS BOD PROCESS IN THEIR DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE ALLOWING A SEPARATE TASK ITEM TIMELINE WITH CRITICAL
DATES AND PERFORMANCE TARGETS IDENTIFIED AND TRACKED.
7. TRACKING LIST OF PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND IMPACTS
A. THE SUCCESSFUL GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE A COMPLETE MASTER LISTING, BY SPECIFICATION AND/OR DRAWING SECTIONS, OF ALL PROPOSED EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS.
B. THIS MASTER LISTING WILL CONSIST OF A SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF EACH REQUEST ALONG WITH A BULLET
POINT LISTING OF THE MAJOR IMPACTS AND DEVIATIONS RESULTING FROM IT.
C. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE PREPARED AS A SPREAD SHEET AND UTILIZED AS A TRACKING TOOL FOR
DOCUMENTING ALL SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATED DATES, ACTION ITEMS, CURRENT STATUS,
REJECTIONS/APPROVALS AND ADDITIONAL PERTINENT ISSUES AND ITEMS TO BE RECORDED AND TRACKED AS
REQUIRED BY THE VA/COR.
8. EQUIVALENCY REQUEST(S) SUBMITTED TO VA
A. THE SUCCESSFUL GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE VA/COR FOR PRELIMINARY REVIEW A MASTER SUMMARY LISTING OF ALL EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS WITH ANY/ALL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED.
B. A SEPARATE FULLY DETAILED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE SHALL BE PREPARED FOR EACH SUBSTITUTION REQUEST AND WILL CONSIST OF SEQUENCE ITEMS NUMBER 1, 2, 3, & 4 ALONG WITH ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION DEEMED NECESSARY SUCH AS SKETCHES, DETAILED DRAWINGS, ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CALCULATIONS, MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ETC.
9. VA REVIEW AND ACTION NOTIFICATION
A. THE VA/COR SHALL REVIEW EACH SUBSTITUTION REQUEST PACKAGE AND TAKE SUCH ACTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY ON EACH. SUCH ACTION COULD CONSIST OF REJECTION, APPROVAL OR DIRECTION ON PROVIDING MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND/OR CLARIFICATION(S) ON EACH SUBMISSION AND/OR EACH IMPACT.
B. AS PART OF THE VA’S REVIEW PROCESS THE AE WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN A SIMILAR FASHION TO THE SHOP DRAWING REVIEW PROCESS AND SHALL CONSULT WITH THE VA/COR AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION FOR
THE VA’S CONSIDERATION.
C. THE AE WILL REJECT IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT REVIEWING ANY SUBMITTAL THAT IS DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND
NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BOD PROTOCOLS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
D. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IT IS NOT THE AE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH, DOCUMENT AND PROVE EQUIVALENCE, THAT IS THE REQUESTING/SUBMITTING CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY AS PER THESE PROTOCOLS. THE AE’S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE THE DETAILED COMPARATIVE
DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AND ADVISE THE VA/COR ON WHAT WAS SUBMITTED.
10. VA APPROVAL ALLOWS SHOP DRAWING PROCESS TO BEGIN
A. PRIOR TO THE CONTRACTOR(S) BEING ALLOWED TO PROCEED WITH SHOP DRAWING PREPARATION AND THE OFFICIAL SHOP DRAWING SUBMISSION(S) PROCESS, THEY WILL FIRST NEED TO OBTAIN THE VA/COR APPROVAL(S) ON EACH EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION REQUEST THAT WILL AFFECT THE SHOP DRAWING PROCESS
FOR THAT ITEM.
11. IMPLEMENTATION OF SUBSTITUTION(S) AND IMPACT(S)
A. ONCE APPROVED BY THE VA/COR THE CONTRACTORS SHALL PERFORM THEIR FINAL COORDINATION EFFORTS AND BEGIN THE NORMAL SHOP DRAWING PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL PROCESS INCLUDING PROVIDING ANY
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING WORK NECESSITATED BY THE EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION.
B. THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH AND IMPACTED BY ANY EQUIVALENT SUBSTITUTION ALONG WITH THE COMPLETE COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF THE WORK.
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DUST CONTROL PLAN NOTES
1. THE VAMC INFECTION CONTROL GROUP HAS CONFIRMED THE DESIGNATION FOR THIS PROJECT IS GROUP IV FOR THE CLASS OF PRECAUTIONS OR LEVEL OF INFECTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES.
HARD SURFACE BARRIERS SHALL BE USED EXCEPT IN THE AREA INDICATED ON THE PHASING
PLAN WITH PLASTIC BARRIERS (MINIMUM 4MIL) TO SEAL AREA FROM NON-WORK AREA AS LONG
AS THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS INTACT AND ACTIVE.
1A. TIGHT SEALS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT THE FULL PERIMETER OF WALLS AND WALL
PENETRATIONS. ANY DUST SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY CLEANED IF TRACKED OUTSIDE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION BARRIER. UPON COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE, DUST BARRIERS
SHALL BE REMOVED CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE SPREADING OF DUST AND THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL HAVE TEMPORARY DUST PROTECTION IN PLACE BEFORE REMOVAL OF A PERMANENT
BARRIER.
2. PROVIDE STICKY MATS AND BLANKET AT THE PLASTIC BARRIER ENTRANCE SPACES
(CONSTRUCTION ANTEROOM) AND CHANGE DAILY OR MORE OFTEN AS NEEDED TO PREVENT
THE SPREAD OF DUST AND DEBRIS INTO ADJACENT CLEAN SPACE.
INTERNAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL
3. USE CORRIDORS IN HATCHED AREAS AS PRIMARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS.
3A. TRAFFIC CONTROL: DESIGNATED ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURES SHALL BE DEFINED. EGRESS
PATHS SHALL BE FREE OF DEBRIS; DESIGNATED ELEVATORS SHALL BE USED DURING
SCHEDULED TIMES; AND ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE
CONSTRUCTION ZONE. SIGNAGE SHALL DIRECT PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AWAY FROM THE
CONSTRUCTION AREA AND MATERIALS.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL USE CARTS TO TRANSFER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN AND OUT OF
THE PROJECT - CART EXTERIOR SHALL BE WIPED DOWN BEFORE RETURNING INTO THE
BUILDING.
4A. DEMOLITION DEBRIS: DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED IN CARTS WITH TIGHTLY FITTED COVERS, USING DESIGNATED TRAFFIC ROUTES. EFFORTS SHALL BE MADE TO MINIMIZE USE OF
ELEVATORS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANSPORT DURING THE LOWEST PERIOD OF ACTIVITY.
DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED DAILY AND AT TIMES SPECIFIED BY THE VAMC. IF CHUTES ARE USED TO DIRECT DEBRIS OUTSIDE, HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTERED NEGATIVE AIR
MACHINES SHALL BE USED, AND THE CHUTE OPENING SHALL BE SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
FILTERS SHALL BE BAGGED AND SEALED BEFORE BEING TRANSPORTED OUT OF THE
CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT HAUL DEBRIS THROUGH PATIENT-CARE
AREAS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COR.
4B. ALL EQUIPMENT THAT REMAINS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SPACE AND ASSOCIATED ROOMS SHALL
BE COVERED AND PROTECTED PRIOR STARTING EACH CONSTRUCTION PHASE.
VENTILATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
5. AIR SYSTEM FLOW: THE COR WILL VERIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE TO THE CONTRACTOR WHETHER
THE CONSTRUCTION AREA USES FRESH/OUTSIDE OR RE-CIRCULATED AIR; RETURN VENTS
COVERED IN PLASTIC. AIR MUST FLOW FROM CLEAN TO DIRTY AREAS.
5A. NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE: THE AIR WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA SHALL BE NEGATIVE WITH
RESPECT TO SURROUNDING AREAS AND WITH NO DISRUPTION OF AIR SYSTEMS OF ADJACENT
AREAS. USE OF THE NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE SYSTEM WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE
DUST SHALL PASS AIR THROUGH AN INDUSTRIAL GRADE, PORTABLE HEPA FILTER CAPABLE OF
FILTRATION RATES OF 300-800 CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (FT3/MIN), OR EXHAUST AIR DIRECTLY TO
THE OUTSIDE IF APPROVED BY VAMC.
5B. ADJACENT AREAS: THE STATUS OF SEALED PENETRATIONS AND INTACT CEILING SHALL BE
VERIFIED DAILY.
5C. AIR EXCHANGE RATES AND PRESSURE RELATIONSHIPS: VAMC AND CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND MAINTAIN PROPER RATES IN CRITICAL AREAS NEAR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND ENSURE
AIR IS NOT BEING RE-CIRCULATED WITHOUT FILTRATION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AREA
ELSEWHERE. PROVIDE AIR PRESSURE TESTING THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT IN THE
FREQUENCY AS IDENTIFIED BY THE COR.
CONTAMINATION OF PATIENT ROOMS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND RELATED AREAS
6. WORKSITE CLOTHING: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CLOTHING SHALL BE FREE OF LOOSE SOIL
AND DEBRIS BEFORE LEAVING THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. IF PROTECTIVE APPAREL IS NOT
WORN (E.G., COVERALLS, FOOTGEAR AND HEADGEAR) A HEPA-FILTERED VACUUM SHALL BE
USED TO REMOVE DUST FROM CLOTHING BEFORE LEAVING THE BARRICADE. IF PROTECTIVE
APPAREL IS UTILIZED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSTRUCT A SPACE OR ANTEROOM FOR
CHANGING CLOTHING AND STORING EQUIPMENT (DESIGNATED AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT, TOOLS,
TOOL CARTS, AND MATERIALS TRANSPORTED THROUGH OCCUPIED AREAS SHALL BE MADE FREE
FROM DUST AND MOISTURE BY VACUUMING AND WET WIPING BEFORE THEIR REMOVAL FROM
THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE OR WORK AREA.
6A. POST CONSTRUCTION: DO NOT REMOVE BARRIERS AND KEEP ALL HVAC ISOLATION UNTIL
CONTRACTOR HAS CLEANED CONSTRUCTION SITE, VA EMS STAFF HAS DONE A TERMINAL
CLEANING, AND VA INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL HAS INSPECTED AND APPROVED THE
CLEANING.
POLICY LETTER EC-51
7. REFER TO SPEC SECTION 01 01 10 FOR EC-51 SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY AND PROCEDURES
DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
43.1.1 CLASSIFICATION OF REHABILITATION WORK -
RENOVATION
43.4.2 CAPACITY OF MEANS OF EGRESS. THIS PROJECT
DOES NOT CHANGE OR ALTER EXISTING
OCCUPANT LOAD OR
MEANS OF EGRESS. THE EGRESS
CAPACITY SHALL HAVE BEEN
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS BEING ADEQUATE.
NFPA 101 - CHAPTER 43
BUILDING REHABILITATION
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CONSULTANTS: PROJECT MANAGER
SHEET NOTES:
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2 HR - FIRE SEPARATION
SMOKE RESISTIVE HAZARDOUS AREA
Date Checked Drawn
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REFERENCE CODES
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT(ADA) STANDARDS,
PG 18-13: VA BARRIER FREE DESIGN STANDARD, 2017
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING
AND AIR -CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
MANUAL(ASHRAE)
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
CODES AND STANDARDS
OSHA RULES AND REGULATIONS
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
LIFE SAFETY CODE (NFPA 101) 2021
THE JOINT COMMISSION (TJC) ACCREDITATION
MANUAL (LATEST EDITION)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) (NFPA 70) 2020
NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE (NFPA 72) 2019
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES) LIGHTING
HANDBOOK, 10TH EDITION
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE (NFPA 99) 2021
ELECTRICAL DESIGN MANUAL, DEC. 2019
PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCY DESIGN
MANUAL, APRIL 2021
VA DESIGN GUIDE: OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND
TECHNOLOGY, FEB. 2019
VA DESIGN GUIDE: INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES, JULY. 2021
ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-2020 COMMERCIAL BUILDING
CABLING STANDARDS
ANSI/TIA/EIA 569-C-2019 COMMERCIAL BUILDING
STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS
AND SPACES
ANSI/TIA-1179-2017 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES
FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019 ELEVATOR CODE
BICSI, TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION
METHODS MANUAL, 14TH EDITION.
A. ALL MAJOR EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTED
THROUGH THE BUILDING TO BE VA APPROVED
ROUTE AND TIME. COORDINATE WITH VA COR
GIVING 2 WEEKS NOTICE MINIMUM.
B. NORMAL CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS 6 AM
TO 2:30 PM.
C. COORDINATE WITH COR FOR PARKING
REQUIREMENTS.
D. STICKY MAT AT ALL…
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