Outpatient Care Bldg 17 - 100_ Specifications - 01.15.16.pdf

01-15-16

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 00 Quality Control for Minor Construction 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 07-11

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-13

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 07-11 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 05-12 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 04-13 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-11 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 10-11 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 12-13 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-11 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-11 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 10-11 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-09 08 80 00 Glazing 10-12 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 01-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 11-11

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12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 04-11 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-11 12 36 00 Countertops 06-13

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 07-11

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 06-13 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 09-11 21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 12-05

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 12-09 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 07-13 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 01-11 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Water Heaters 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 03-11 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed – Air Piping 22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed – Air Equipment 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 12-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

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

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 05-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

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23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-10 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 12-12 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 32 13 Engine Generators 12-12 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protector Device 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-10

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 01-10

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-12 31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 31 19 Ornamental Fence System 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 06-13 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

Not Used

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

Not Used

VA MEDICAL CENTER – Durham, NC Outpatient Care Building #17

January 15, 2016

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL DRAWINGS

Gl000 Cover Sheet

Gl100 Life Safety Plans

Gl101 Typical Mounting Heights and Toilet Elevations

CIVIL DRAWINGS

C-001 General Notes, Legend and Abbreviations

C-001 Existing Conditions

CD101 Civil Demolition

CE101 Erosion Control Plan

CE501 Erosion Control Details

CG101 Civil Site Grading

CG201 Drainage Profiles

CG202 Drainage Profiles

CG501 Drainage Details

CG502 Drainage Details

CS101 Civil Site

CS501 Civil Site Details

CS502 Civil Site Details

CS503 Paving Joint Pattern Plan

CU101 Civil Utilities

CU201 Utility Profiles

CU501 Utility Details

LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS

LP101 Landscape Plan

LP102 Landscape Details

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STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

S-001 General Notes

S-002 General Notes

SB101 Foundation Plan

SB301 Foundation Sections

SB302 Foundation Details

SB501 Typical Foundation Details

SF101 First Floor Framing Plan

SF102 Second Floor Framing Plan

SF103 Roof Framing Plan

SF201 Braced Frame Elevations and Details

SF301 Framing Sections

SF501 Typical Framing Details

SF502 Typical Framing Details

SF601 Schedules

SF602 Column Schedules

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

AE000 Architectural Abbreviations and Reference Symbols

AE001 Partition Types

AE002 Handrails and Wall Protection Details

AD101 Site Demolition

AS100 Basement Plan

AS101 First Floor Plan

AS102 Second Floor Plan

AS102A Second Floor Plan – Deduct Alternate

AS103 Roof Plan

AS110A Basement Enlarged Plans – Area A

AS110B Basement Enlarged Plans – Area B

AS111A First Floor Enlarged Plans – Area A

AS111B First Floor Enlarged Plans – Area B

AS112A Second Floor Enlarged Plans – Area A

AS112B Second Floor Enlarged Plans – Area B

AS120A Basement Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area A

AS120B Basement Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area B

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AS121A First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area A

AS121B First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area B

AS122A Second Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area A

AS122B Second Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan – Area B

AS131A First Floor Finish Plan – Area A

AS131B First Floor Finish Plan – Area B

AS132A Second Floor Finish Plan – Area A

AS132B Second Floor Finish Plan – Area B

AS140 Equipment Schedule (Activation List)

AS141 First Floor Equipment Plan

AS142 Second Floor Equipment Plan

AS201 Exterior Elevations – South

AS202 Exterior Elevations – East

AS203 Exterior Elevations – North

AS204 Exterior Elevations – West

AS220 Exterior Fencing and Railings

AS301 Building Section B-C

AS302 Building Section A.4-B

AS303 Building Section 2.4-2.9

AS304 Wall Sections

AS310 Wall Sections

AS401 Stair #1 Plans, Sections, and Details

AS402 Stair #2 Plans, Sections, and Details

AS403 Elevator Section and Details

AE501 Wall Details

AE502 Wall Details

AE503 Wall Details

AE504 Wall Details

AE505 Wall Details

AE510 Plan Details - Basement

AE511 Plan Details – First Floor

AE512 Plan Details – Second Floor

AE513 Plan Details – Second Floor

AE601 Door Schedule

AE602 Door Details

AE603 Window Types and Details

AE604 Finish Schedule and Legend

AE701 Casework Elevations

AE702 Casework Elevations

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AE703 Casework Elevations

AE711 Interior Elevations

AE712 Interior Elevations

AE713 Interior Elevations

AE714 Interior Elevations

AE715 Interior Elevations

FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS

F-001 Legend, Notes and Details

F101 Basement & First Floor Plan – Fire Protection

F102 Second Floor Plan – Fire Protection

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

P-001 Legend, General Notes & Schedule

PF101 Foundation Floor Plan

PL101 Basement Floor Plan

PL102 First Floor Plan

PL103 Second Floor Plan

P-401 Enlarged Plans & Details

P-701 Riser Diagrams

P-702 Riser Diagrams

P-703 Riser Diagrams

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

M-001 Legend and General Notes

MH101 Basement Floor Plan

MH102 First Floor Plan

MH103 Second Floor Plan

MP101 Basement Floor Plan – Piping

MP102 First Floor Plan – Piping

MP103 Second Floor Plan – Piping

M-501 Details

M-601 Schedules

M-602 Schedules

M-801 Controls

M-802 Controls

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ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

E-001 Legend, Notes and Details

ES101 Electrical Site Plans

ES501 Electrical Site Details

EL100 Basement Plan – Lighting

EL101 First & Second Floor Plan – Lighting

EL501 Lighting Fixture Schedule and Details

EL502 Lighting Fixture Details

EL503 Sheet Deleted

EP100 Basement Plan – Power

EP101 First & Second Floor Plan – Power

EP102 Roof Plan and Details

EP401 Enlarged Plans

EP402 Enlarged Plans

EP501 Electrical Details

EP601 Panelboard Schedules

EP701 Riser Diagrams and Schedules

EP702 Sheet Deleted

ET001 Telecommunications Legend, Notes and Details

ET100 Basement Plan – Telecommunications

ET101 First & Second Floor Plan – Telecommunications

ET401 Enlarged Plans, Diagrams, and Details

ET701 Riser Diagrams i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.01 GENERAL INTENTION

1.02 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.04 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.05 ROOF AND VERTICLE WORKSAFETY

1.06 FIRE SAFETY

1.07 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

1.08 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.09 ALTERATIONS

1.10 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.12 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.13 RESTORATION

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 COORDINATION OF DELIVERIES WITH ADJACENT BUILDING SITE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 HOURS OF WORK

1.24 PARKING

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1.25 TUBERCULOSIS (TB) TESTING

1.26 TOBACCO USE

1.27 CONTRACTOR BADGES

1.28 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

1.29 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.30 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (REVISED)

1.01 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including the demolition of Building 3 and of existing Building 8, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Construction

Building 17 project, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of Avetech Design Group and Clark-Nexsen, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

C. 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.

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

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

E. Training:

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

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction

Safety Committee.

2. Supervisors of general contractor and subcontractors shall have the

30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course, ASHE Health Care

Construction: Subcontractor Certification, ASHE Health Care

Construction Workshop Certification and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

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1.02 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

Please refer to the Statement of Work and the Bid Item List in the solicitation for the Statement of Bid Item(s).

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, the contractor can download PDF files of the contract drawings and specifications for his use and distribution to

Subcontractors.

1.04 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer Representative for the

01 00 00 -3 purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

3. DURVAMC will issue keys as needed through the Engineering Program

Support Assistant. Contractor should request a key through the

Contracting Officer Representative. Contractor will need photo ID and is required to sign-out keys.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. See SECTION 1.23 PARKING for parking instructions.

1.05 ROOF AND VERTICLE WORKSAFETY

A. Contractor is responsible for providing safe working conditions at all times. Work performed on roof and vertical elevations of building shall comply with OSHA regulations and VA Safety Office.

1.06 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

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

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011..............National Electrical Code

101-2012.............Life Safety Code

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241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Officer Representative and

Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS< PRODUCT

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

Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer

Representative that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer Representative and Facility Safety Officer.

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

Contracting Officer Representative and Facility Safety Officer.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

J. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Contracting Officer

Representative and Facility Safety Officer.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Contracting Officer

Representative. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 36 hours in advance . Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

L. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Contracting Officer Representative and facility Safety Officer.

M. Smoking: See SECTION 1.25 TOBACCO USE for Smoking Policy.

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

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

P. If required, submit documentation to the Contracting Officer

Representative that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.07 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

A. Hazard Communication Program: Establish and maintain a Hazard

Communication Program in accordance to the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Ensure staff have been properly trained on the hazardous materials that they will be brought onsite as well as the location where the material safety data sheets

(MSDSs) will be kept onsite. Ensure all MSDSs are provided and stored onsite near the actual work area(s). MSDSs cannot just be available in

01 00 00 -7 an onsite trailer or office remote from the actual work site. All containers of hazardous materials and wastes must be properly labeled and stored at all times.

B. Control of Hazardous Dusts, Vapors, Mists, and Runoff: Every reasonable effort is to be made in the use of hazardous materials to prevent or at last minimize exposure to construction staff and others in adjacent areas, as well as the prevent entrainment in the central HVAC system.

This applies to work performed both indoors as well as outdoors. Should a problem arise, work will have to be modified or suspended to eliminate or reduce the impact to workers and/or building occupants.

C. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes: All hazardous wastes generated are to be properly stored and removed as soon as practical from the job site.

Transportation and disposal of such wastes is to be in accordance with

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation

(DOT), and State and local regulations.

D. Asbestos: The facility has asbestos containing materials (ACM). In the process of construction the contactor may come in contact with suspected

ACM that has not yet been identified. If suspected ACM is noted, stop work immediately and notify the Contracting Officer Representative.

Under no circumstances is work to continue. Failure to halt will result in work stoppage and possible citation from the EPA and/or OSHA.

E. Lead: There are areas in the medical center where lead paint has been used. If lead paint is suspected contact the Contracting Officer

Representative immediately.

1.08 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon

01 00 00 -8 completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer Representative.

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two 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.

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G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer

Representative. All such actions shall be coordinated with the 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.

H. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Contracting Officer Representative 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 Contracting Officer Representative two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Contracting Officer Representative and Contractor.

I. 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.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer

Representative.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Contracting Officer

Representative. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s

01 00 00 -10 prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

Contracting Officer Representative, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer Representative. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

J. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged.

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

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

Contracting Officer Representative.

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

1.09 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer Representative, areas of the site in which construction occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 Contracting

Officer Representative, 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 and VAAR

852.236-88).

1.10 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

(ICRA) requirements are discussed by the Construction Safety Sub-

Committee may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the appropriate Infection Control precautions are not being followed.

B. Establish and maintain appropriate Infection Control dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)provided by

Construction Safety Sub-Committee. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including

01 00 00 -12 periodic status reports, and submit to Contracting Office Representative for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

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

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

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

3. Contractor shall prevent dust and debris from entering exterior mechanical air intakes. Provide screening and dust collection system to capture dust.

4. Fume hood exhaust is located on roof tops. Contractor shall not obstruct or limit the discharge of exhaust systems.

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Contracting

Officer Representative. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Contracting Officer

Representative and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

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

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

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e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Contracting Officer Representative and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.11 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:

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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 Contracting Officer

Representative.

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

1.12 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

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 workmen, 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 Contracting Officer.

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 FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has

01 00 00 -16 extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, 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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.13 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

Contracting Officer Representative. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative 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.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer

Representative, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed 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. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon

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1.16 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Contracting

Officer Representative. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the

Contracting Officer Representative 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.

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.

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.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be

01 00 00 -19 operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be…