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SPECIFICATIONS

Demolish Old Boiler Plant

Project No. 550-20-121

VA Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS)

Danville, IL

Miller-Remick LLC

1010 Kings Highway South

Building Two – 2nd Floor

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

May 20, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Illiana Healthcare System

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-20

01 01 10 Fire & Safety Control (FSS) 11-18

01 12 16 Work Schedule 11-18

01 12 17 Job Meetings 05-19

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-18

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 33 23.10 Attach A – Submittal Register

01 33 24 Electronic Submittals 11-18

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-18

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 01-21

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

GI003 DEMOLITION BASEMENT PLAN

GI004 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS

GI005 DEMOLITION PHOTOS 1 THRU 21

GI006 DEMOLITION PHOTOS 22 THRU 45

GI007 DEMOLITION PHOTOS 46 THRU 57

CIVIL

CI001 GENERAL NOTES

VF101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 SITE RESTORATION PLAN

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CJ101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CJ501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

HAZARDOUS

HA101 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

HA102 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIOON

AD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 BASEMENT/FOUNDATION DEMOLITION PLAN

AD103 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD104 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD105 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

AD201 DEMOLITION EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AD202 DEMOLITION EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

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MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & NOTES

MS101 DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

ES101 DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

ES102 DEMOLITION SITE MANHOLES, DATA, LIGHTING & FIRE

ALARM SYSTEMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Project #550-20-121 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit.

C. Offices of VA Iliana Health Care System – Facility Management Service

(138), Danville, IL 61832, will render certain technical services during construction.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR the site in time to observe testing laboratory personnel in the taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three business days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. 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.

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

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

G. Training:

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

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. GC’s superintendent(s)/Project Manager shall have completed the 30-hour construction training OSHA certification. The GC shall submit an appointment letter on the General Contractor’s company letter head containing, the name of the designated OSHA certified superintendent(s), state the name of the Competent Person (if

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The letter shall be accompanied by a copy of the individual(s) safety training records.

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

4. All personnel working on VA property are required to complete VA

Privacy training.

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Items(s) is located within the solicitation

Information and Instructions to Bidder section.

B. ALL PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION

OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE

SOLICITATION.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor’s expense.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING HOURS

A. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and Sunday. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, the

Contractor shall make his/her request to the COR three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and wait for approval from the COR.

B. No work will be scheduled on the following federal holidays or any other day specifically declared a federal holiday by the President of the

United States:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. The Security and Safety Requirements pertains to station policy for construction projects performed at the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL. Safety and health concerns are taken seriously at this facility. All employees of the Contractor are expected to strictly adhere to these regulations and requirements. This is exceedingly important, since we must be primarily concerned for the safety and health of our patients. In this regard, OSHA Standards may protect worker safety and health, but they have minimal benefit for protecting the safety and health of our patients, due primarily to their differing medical conditions. Review this information as orientation with your personnel performing work on site. Where the requirements as outlined in this or other regulations are differing, the more stringent shall apply.

B. 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.

C. Security Procedures:

1. Secure all construction areas, especially mechanical and electrical rooms against entry of unauthorized individuals including patients.

2. Unless specified, working hours other than regular working hours will require authorization by the contracting officer. Regular work hours for the medical center are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

3. 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.

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

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

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

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6. 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.

D. Key Control:

1. The general contractor's superintendent will be issued necessary keys daily for those areas outside the construction barriers that require their access (i.e. utility closets, electrical closets, mechanical spaces, etc.) and return these keys at the end of each business day.

No more than two keys/day will be issued. The Engineering Office will maintain a logbook to account for these keys. Contractors that fail to return these keys will be assessed a $25.00 charge.

2. Ensure all doors leading to and from construction are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons (i.e. patients, staff).

3. The General Contractor shall provide security locks for the construction area. Duplicate keys or lock combinations are to be provided to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project including tool boxes, powered equipment, and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles shall be parked within the staging area of the project. The staging area shall be determined at the time of the pre-bid meeting. Parking in patient/visitor/staff will require a request and approval for such parking through the COR.

F. General Safety:

1. Follow all federal, state and local safety and health regulations.

2. Maintain safety in the construction site/area in accordance with the provisions of the contract that includes the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations; National Electrical Codes;

National Fire Protection Association, etc . Work in a safe manner and take all proper precautions while performing your work. Extra precautions shall be taken when working around persons occupying the building during construction.

3. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your employees.

4. Post appropriate signs in specific hazardous areas.

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5. Tools, ladders, etc. are to be secured when not in use.

6. Weekly Safety Inspections: The Construction Safety Committee at this facility will perform safety inspections of all contract operations periodically throughout the month. Written reports of unsafe practices or conditions will be reported to the COR and Contracting

Officer for immediate attention and resolution.

G. Environmental Protection:

1. No hazardous materials will be disposed of on Government property.

All waste will be hauled off-site or disposed in contractor owned and operated waste removal containers.

2. A copy of all waste manifests for special or hazardous wastes will be forwarded to the COR. Environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

H. Permit Required Confined Spaces:

1. Contractors performing work on this facility will follow all requirements outlined in OSHA Standards for working in confined spaces. There are numerous permits required for confined spaces on this facility. These spaces have been identified. Some spaces have been posted, but the majority have not due to their configuration. A complete listing of these areas will be provided upon request by the contractor at the NTP meeting.

2. Confined spaces are areas that are large enough to be entered have limited egress/exit potential and are not designed for permanent human occupancy. If you encounter any space that meets this definition, and if it is a suspected confined space, please contact the COR.

3. Contractors performing work in confined spaces are responsible for compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

I. Housekeeping:

1. Make every effort to keep dust and noise to a minimum at all times.

Take special precautions to protect VA equipment from damage including excessive dust.

2. Clean area of all construction debris and dust upon completion of demolition and/or renovation.

J. Emergency Medical Services: Emergency medical services for stabilization purposes are available for contractors at this facility. For medical emergencies, dial “0” when inside any building. Report the nature of the

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01 00 00 - 6 emergency and location. The operator will dispatch in-house personnel or coordinate an outside emergency assistance based on the nature of the emergency.

K. Use of Government-Owned Material and Equipment: Use of Government-owned material and equipment is prohibited.

L. Superintendent Communications: At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractors Superintendent is to be on site and available by cellular phone. At the beginning of the contract and prior to beginning any construction, supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent.

M. Traffic:

1. Traffic hazards are minimal at this facility. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic.

2. Seat belt use is mandatory on the station.

3. Federal police officers maintain a 24-hour patrol of the area.

N. Contractor's Trailers: Contractor's trailers shall be located at the area assigned. All utility connections to the trailer shall be installed at the contractor expense. Trailer removal is required upon completion of the contract, unless approved by the CO to leave in place.

O. Smoking: VA Illiana Health Care System is a smoke-free campus. Any smoking inside a government building or on the campus grounds is subject to a fine without warning.

1.6 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):

NFPA 10..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

NEC 70...............National Electrical Code

NFPA 241.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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NFPA 101 …………………………………. Life Safety Code

NFPA 99…………………………………….Health Care Facilities

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to beginning work, all the contractor’s employees and the sub-contractors 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 COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Fire Protection During Construction:

1. Coordinate with the facility prior to and concurrent with design.

2. Coordinate construction as necessary to ensure that obstruction of any exit is minimized or avoided. If exits are obstructed during construction, provide alternate exit routes during each phase of construction and identify the alternate routes on the construction drawings.

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

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

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

N. Hot Work: Any hot work operations including cutting, welding, thermal welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipes or any other similar activity, will require a Hot Work Permit to be obtained from the COR. The Contractor will be responsible for conforming to all Medical Center regulations, policies and procedures concerning

Hot Work Permits as outlined below:

a. Prior to the performance of hot work in occupied buildings, a request for a Hot Work Permit will be made to the COR.

b. The COR will inspect the area and ensure that the requirements of

NFPA 241, 51b and OSHA standards have been satisfied. Approved Hot

Work Permits will be posted in the immediate area of the work.

c. The Hot Work Permit will apply only to the location and work identified on the permit. If additional areas involve hot work, additional permits must be requested.

d. Upon completion of all hot work, the COR will be notified by the responsible individual to perform a re-inspection of the area.

1. Do not use any of the extinguishers in the medical center for standby purpose while conducting hot work. Contractors are required to supply their own Class ABC extinguishers. Medical center extinguishers are only to be used in the event of a fire.

2. Hot work is not permitted on any roofing area unless authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing building or grounds and additions under construction.

Smoking is prohibited on station except in designated smoking areas.

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

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

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S. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

C. Keep roads clear of construction material, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

D. Execute work in such a manner 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.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas 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.

E. Phasing requirements: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates as required by the drawings on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

F. Coordinate with COR for removal of existing furnishings and equipment to permit Work to proceed. Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of their LOTO procedure within ten days of receiving the NTP.

G. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven-foot) minimum height, around each construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands

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01 00 00 - 10 and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (fifteen-inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one-inch) above grade. The Contractor shall be responsible for control over access to the site and keep gates closed at all times during working hours and shall secure them with locks at the end of each work day and outside of working hours. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

H. 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 as required by the drawings and specifications. 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 COR.

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 COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, a minimum of two (2) working days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. Interruptions that affect the daily operations of the facility are to be performed on non-business days. Contractor is responsible for the cost of performing this work on weekends or off hours.

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 at the contractor’s expense.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, a minimum of at least 15 work days prior to the desired time and shall be performed in cooperation with the COR and facility maintenance

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01 00 00 - 11 department during non-business days and at the expense of the contractor.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. 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.

K. 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 as per the bid documents, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces. All abandoned lines that remain in place are to be tagged as “abandoned in place” and dated. All abandoned lines are to be documented on the as-built drawings.

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

M. Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM): Contractor is to comply with the requirements for HAZCOM as per OSHA 1926 standards applicable to hazardous materials. SDS’ are to be readily available to all employees of the GC and employees of VA. Prior to performing work that could result in dust, chemicals, fumes, etc. entering any occupied space, the

GC shall notify the COR 48 hours in advance. Written approval from the

COR is required prior to proceeding with the operation.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the

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01 00 00 - 12 guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and

Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, and Product Data and

Samples and Section 01 33 24.

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. Contact with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM):

1. Due to the age of buildings, many contain asbestos containing materials (ACM). Primary ACM uses in the medical center includes floor tile, mastic, piping and HVAC insulation. The medical center has performed a comprehensive asbestos survey and has identified accessible ACM. Some areas contain damaged asbestos and should not be accessed without prior abatement.

2. The most common type of ACM insulation you may encounter includes thermal system insulation (TSI) and floor tile. ACM TSI is generally covered with a cloth wrap or lagging, and the asbestos substrate generally appear white in color. Do not sand, drill, gouge or otherwise disturb this type of insulation. Contractors disturbing or releasing asbestos containing materials will be liable for all damages and cleanup costs.

3. Where disturbance of asbestos is likely, it has been addressed in the contract for removal. If contact with the presence of asbestos is presented, stop all work in the immediate area and immediately contact the COR or Safety Officer to make necessary arrangements for removal.

4. In some areas, asbestos insulation has been identified on elbows, between fiberglass piping insulation, as patching materials among the fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation used in this facility is usually yellow or pink in color, wrapped either by cloth or paper lagging.

5. To protect and ensure all your employees are aware that asbestos containing materials have been used in the construction of this facility, you are required to have them review this section and complete the awareness statement included as Attachment A. Once this

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01 00 00 - 13 documentation has been signed by all employees, forward to the COR for documentation.

6. A complete assessment of asbestos materials and conditions are available for viewing by contacting the facility Safety Officer.

Prior to performing work above any ceiling or starting in a new area, consult with the COR concerning existing conditions of ACM.

7. Some of the areas in the facility are identified as restricted areas due to condition of ACM. These are readily labeled. Do not enter these areas unless first contacting the COR. Entry requirements to these areas are awareness of the hazards, proper protective clothing

(coveralls and respirators) and personal monitoring in accordance with OSHA requirements.

8. Submit contractor asbestos awareness statements for all persons working on the site prior to commencing work.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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01 00 00 - 14 environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

1.11 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 steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (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.

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.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make their own subsurface explorations of the site at no cost to the government.

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1.13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A. Registered professional whose services are retained and paid for by the

Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the registered professional is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the registered professionals have no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from 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.

B. Establish and plainly mark lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for roads and parking lots that are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on the drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of roadways, sidewalks, parking areas, light poles, and all site construction as indicated on the construction drawings.

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to

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D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses, the

Contractor shall have line grades of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR.

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

E. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to the Project Manual.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed 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. Debris tracked or hauled onto adjacent private or public roadways or rights-of-way shall be cleaned up and washed down as necessary to remove debris and dust by the Contractor at the end of each work day.

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause

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1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Owner.

B. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph

"Abandoned Lines".

C. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.26 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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SECTION 01 01 10 (1-HR)

1 HOUR CONSTRUCTION SMOKE BARRIER

11/2018

1. DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the control of the construction barrier surrounding the construction area the Contractor must consider for construction & renovation projects in the medical facility. It includes Precautionary management of Inspections and Non-invasive activities, and small scale, short duration activities, which create minimal fire hazard risk. Major demolition and construction projects that are high risk. The Contractor is obligated to consider the specified containment measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. A Construction Barrier and Fire Risk

Assessment Matrix of Precautions for construction and renovation for activities follows.

TYPE A

Minimal

Fire Risk

Inspection and Non-Invasive Activities.

Includes, but is not limited to:

▪ removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection limited to 1 tile per 50 square feet

▪ painting (but not sanding)

▪ wall covering, electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activiti which do not generate dust or require cutting of walls or access ceilings other than for visual inspection.

▪ Removal of floor tile less than 25 square feet, non-ACM and no grinding or dust generating activities

TYPE B

Limited

Small scale, short duration activities that can be completed within

3 calendar days. Work that requires a moderate level of demolition and does not pose a potential fire hazard. Cutting/burning operations that require a burn permit are prohibited. No electrical corded power tools permitted.

Includes, but is not limited to:

▪ installation of telephone and computer cabling

▪ access to chase spaces

▪ asbestos abatement of flooring tile/mastic removal, glove bag operations, Transite panel removals

▪ duct work, electrical, plumbing, piping work above ceiling within

50 square foot area.

▪ cutting of walls or ceiling where fire hazard is minimal.

▪ sanding of walls for painting or wall covering

▪ removal of floor coverings, ceiling tiles and casework

TYPE C Work that requires a moderate to high level of demolition, cutting/burning operations or requires demolition or removal of any

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Moderate fixed building components or assemblies. Power corded tools and wor that provides a potential fire hazard.

Includes, but is not limited to:

▪ Removal of building components or elements requiring use of open flame or power chisel

▪ new construction or renovations over 3 days duration

▪ major duct work, plumbing, piping, or electrical work

▪ soldering or brazing operations

▪ ANY activity that requires a burn permit

TYPE D

Major demolition and construction projects involving cutting/burning operations or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies. Power corded tools and work that provides potential fire hazard.

Significant

Fire

Includes, but is not limited to:

▪ activities which require consecutive work shifts

Risk ▪ requires heavy demolition or removal of a complete building syste

▪ new construction or renovations over 3 days duration

2. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PARTITIONS (NOTE: COORDINATE INFECTION CONTROL

BARRIERS WITH CONSTRUCTION PARTITIONS):

A. Type A: Provide authority to proceed with work in area, includes a ceiling permit as required, when working above ceilings.

B. Type B: Install and maintain Infection Control temporary separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Coordinate with

Section 01 01 10-IC Infection Control. Provide plastic from floor to ceiling above and seal joints and penetrations. All plastic will be labeled with the VA ILSM TEMPORARY BARRIER orange tag once installed indicating the start of the 3 days. At openings, install z-wall overlapping plastic flap barriers or equivalent.

C. Type C: Install and maintain Infection Control temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Coordinate with Section 01 01 10-IC

Infection Control. Provide heat detectors and notification devices

(i.e., audio-visual devices) tied into the Building Simplex Pyrotronics

System, in ante room and 1 per 900-1000 square foot of clear construction area. Heat detectors to be FTP-11 Addressable, Tri-Color

LED, 135°F, Combination Fixed or Rate of Rise. Contractor to provide certification documentation once the heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) are installed and/or moved and tested prior to any construction work taking place in the space.

Outside the ante room, existing units can be used if they are moved to the floor deck above. Separate all occupied areas from demolition, renovation, or construction activities by temporary smoke-tight construction partitions of gypsum board. For partitions in duration of

3 days to 14 days, the seams of the gypsum board construction shall be

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taped with E-Z Fire Tape; both sides and ceilings and from walls to floor. For partitions in duration over 14 days, the seams of the gypsum board construction shall be mudded and taped with ASTM C840 approved compound or E-Z Fire Tape; both sides and ceilings and duct tape from walls to floor. Other than ante room, new partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire rated 5/8” type X gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. If sprinklers are installed per a hydraulically calculated stamped and certified system and sprinklers are operational on both sides of the temporary partition and ceilings are fully intact and complete, then the partition (2 layers 5/8” type X) indicated above may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA

241. Provide plastic Z Type door at the interior construction ante room doorway. At outer ante room construction door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

D. Type D: Install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings and other enclosures as required by the current Life Safety Code NFPA 101. This may include new horizontal egress tunnels, exit stairs, etc. Provide heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) tied into the Building Simplex System, in ante room and 1 per 900-1000 square foot of clear construction area. Heat detectors to be FTP-11

Addressable, Tri-Color LED, 135°F, Combination Fixed or Rate of Rise.

Contractor to provide certification documentation once the heat detectors and…