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VA DANVILLE RENOVATE B103 PRRTP

BATHROOMS

Project #550-25-108

For the

VA Illiana Health Care System 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IL 61832

PROJECT MANUAL

Bid Documents Volume I

03/11/2026

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

COR / OWNER: VA ILLINANA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

Attn: Isela Arvizu 1900 E. Main Street Danville, IL 61832 Phone: (217)-554-4736 Email: isela.arvizu@va.gov

PROJECT MANAGER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Branden Songer 1221 N Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: (317)-800-6388 x 160 Email: bsonger@guidon.com

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Dylan Christensen 1221 N Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: (317)-800-6388 x 155 Email: dchristensen@guidon.com

INTERIOR DESIGNER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Beenish Amjad 1221 N Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: (317)-800-6388 x 166 Email: bamjad@guidon.com

MEP ENGINEER: CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Attn: Avery Stanley 5838 Monroe Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28212 Phone: (704)-531-3000 x 106 Email:achallahan@charlotteengineers.com mailto:isela.arvizu@va.gov mailto:bsonger@guidon.com mailto:dchristensen@guidon.com mailto:bamjad@guidon.com mailto:achallahan@charlotteengineers.com

VA Danville Renovate B103 PRRTP Bathrooms Project # 550-25-108

VA Illiana Health Care System

CERTIFICATION PAGE

Architecture

GUIDON DESIGN

Fire Protection Engineering

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERING

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering

Electrical Engineering

VA Illiana Health Care System 06-01-24

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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 11-21

01 01 10 Fire and Safety Control(FSS) 11-25

01 01 10 1 Hour Construction Smoke Barrier 11-25

01 01 10 IC Infection Control 11-25

01 12 16 Work Schedule 11-25

01 12 17 Job Meetings 11-25

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 33 24 Electronic Submittals 11-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED-

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

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22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

VA Illiana Health Care System 05-01-20

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC101 INFECTION CONTROL / PHASING PLAN

GC102 BID ALTERNATES

HA101 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

AE002 WALL TYPES

AD101 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLANS

AD102 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS

AE101 OVERALL ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS

AE102 ENLARGED ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS

AE111 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

AE112 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

AE600 DOOR SCHEDULE

AI001 FINISH SCHEDULES & LEGENDS

AI102 OVERALL FINISH PLAN

AI103 ENLARGED PLAN & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI104 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI105 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI106 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI500 CASEWORK, FINISH & TRANSITION DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA001 FIRE ALARM - SYMBOLS, NOTES AND DRAWING INDEX

FA002 FIRE ALARM - GENERAL NOTES

FA003 FIRE ALARM - I/O MATRIX & INTERIM FIRE REQUIREMENTS

FA004 FIRE ALARM - DETAILS

FA100 FIRE ALARM - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK

FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION - SYMBOLS, NOTES AND DRAWING INDEX

VA Illiana Health Care System 05-01-20

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FX002 FIRE SUPPRESSION - GENERAL NOTES

FX003 FIRE SUPPRESSION - INTERIM FIRE REQUIREMENTS

FX004 FIRE SUPPRESSION - DETAILS

FX100 FIRE SUPRESSION - BUILDING 103 - DEMOLITION

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING - SCHEDULES, SYMBOLS, AND DRAWING INDEX

P002 PLUMBING - DETAILS

PD100 PLUMBING - BUILDING 103 - DEMOLITION

PP100 PLUMBING - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK - SANITARY WASTE

PP101 PLUMBING - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC WATER

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL - SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND DRAWING INDEX

M002 MECHANICAL - MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

M003 MECHANICAL - DETAILS

M004 MECHANICAL - SCHEDULES & SEQUENCE

MD100 MECHANICAL - BUILDING 103 - DEMOLITION

MD200 MECHANICAL - ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

MH100 MECHANICAL - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK

MH200 MECHANICAL - ROOF PLAN - NEW WORK

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL - SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND DRAWING INDEX

E002 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

E003 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES AND PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM

E004 ELECTRICAL - PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

E005 ELECTRICAL - PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

ED100 ELECTRICAL - BUILDING 103 - DEMOLITION

ED200 ELECTRICAL - BUILDING 103 ROOF - DEMOLITION

EL100 ELECTRICAL - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK - LIGHTING

EP100 ELECTRICAL - BUILDING 103 - NEW WORK - POWER

EP200 ELECTRICAL - BUILDING 103 ROOF - NEW WORK – POWER

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VA Illiana Health Care System 01/01/202

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01/20

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 550-25-108 Renovate Bathrooms B103 PRRTP 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 different than the superintendent), as well as credentials for both. 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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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. Fire Alarms:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for reviewing locations of fire alarm systems within their construction area.

2. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, you are to remain in your area, unless medical center personnel (Safety, Nursing or Engineering) instruct otherwise, or unless a fire situation is in your area, in which case you should immediately evacuate.

3. Any work involving the fire protection systems will require written permission to proceed from the COR and requires 48 hours’ notice. An impairment number will be issued through the COR by the Fire Safety Manager.

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4. Do not tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire alarm system components without prior written permission. To do so without written permission will result in an adverse action.

5. Storage of hazardous materials within buildings will be minimal with only enough on hand to perform daily work tasks. Flammable materials will either be removed from buildings at the end of the work shift or stored in approved flammable storage containers.

I. 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.

J. Housekeeping:

1. Protect patients and VA personnel in occupied areas from the hazards of dust, noise, construction debris and material associated with a construction environment. Keep work area clear, clean and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work that would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel duties and traffic.

2. Clean and remove any accumulation of dust/debris from any surface at the end of each workday.

3. 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.

4. Maintain clear access to mechanical, electrical devices, equipment and main corridors. This will ensure access to existing systems in the event of an emergency.

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

6. During construction operations, keep existing finishes protected from damage.

Cover and protect all flooring materials during construction. Any flooring

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

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

M. 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.

N. 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.

O. 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.

P. 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.

Q. Required Vaccinations:

1. Influenza: Contractor employees must participate in VHA’s seasonal influenza prevention program as described in VHA Directive 1192.01, Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program for VHA Health Care Personnel. This VHA directive mandates that by November 30, all Contractor employees must receive the influenza vaccine.

To verify compliance, it is required that a Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form found in Appendix B of the Directive be filled out, signed, and submitted to the COR. By signing the Appendix B, Contractor employees acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the requirements.

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2. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Contractor employees must participate in VHA’s COVID-19 vaccination program as described in VHA Directive 1193, Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Program for Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel. This VHA directive mandates that all Contractor employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To verify compliance, it is required that a COVID-19 Vaccination VA Form 10-263 found in Appendix B of the Directive be filled out, signed, and submitted to the COR. By signing the Appendix B, Contractor employees acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the requirements.

R. Masks:

Contractor employees are required to wear masks provided by VAIHCS to ensure compliance with the FDA, OSHA, and VA regulations while working in VAIHCS facilities. Masks may be obtained at the entry points to Buildings 58. 98, and

102. Contractor employees that would like to wear a self-supplied mask shall contact the COR for guidance on how to obtain approval. During the review and approval process, the requested masks will not be worn, and the requesting employee will wear a compliant mask (either VAIHCS-supplied or a different self-supplied mask approved through this process).

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. In the event that the fire protection systems within the construction space are disabled, one-hour fire protection is required from floor to deck per NFPA requirements.

3. 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.

4. Minimize or avoid disruptions to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Delineate phasing of construction to ensure that installations of new systems are expedited, and where possible, maintain existing systems in service until the replacement system is operational. If fire protection systems are to be disrupted, ensure procedures are incorporated to maintain equivalent levels of fire protection and provide formal notification to the facility while systems are down.

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5. Separations are to be maintained daily by the contractor

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

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR. When necessary an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) survey will be provided by the Life Safety Manager. This document will be adhered to the construction barrier as with locations identified by the COR.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress.

Inspect daily. Contractor shall report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Coordinate with COR for modifications to sprinkler system so as to maintain fire protection to all portions of the building. 48 hours prior to shutting down any and all fire protection devises, submit a verbal request to the COR. An impairment number will be issued by the facility Life Safety manager for a period not to exceed four hours. Anticipated shutdowns of these systems will require written notice five days prior to the anticipated shutdown.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

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

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.

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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.

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. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the

01 00 00 – General Requirements -11 building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in the affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that any equipment and affected areas of the occupied Medical Center Operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to the Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work with the COR in areaS occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs in order to facilitate uninterrupted Medical Center operations during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

H. 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 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

01 00 00 – General Requirements -12 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.

I. When a building or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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

01 00 00 – General Requirements -13 cooperation with the COR and facility maintenance 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 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.

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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 COR 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.

D. In general, the 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 COR. Contractor shall blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. 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 from floor to deck 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 from floor to deck meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR 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

01 00 00 – General Requirements -15 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 daily to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and/or 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.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR 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. 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.

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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 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.

F. 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.

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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 environment.