S02 - 556-25-102_Greenhouse_Homes_Steam_100CD Specs 26SEP25.pdf

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC VA Greenhouse Homes Steam Utility

North Chicago, IL

Specifications

September 26, 2025

VA Contract #36C252-23-D-0061

VA Task Order #36C25225N0182

VA Project #556-25-102

SES Project #23022.019

SEALS PAGE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF

RECORD

Date: 09/26/2025 VA Project #: 556-25-102

Project Name Greenhouse Homes Steam Utility Purchase Order #: 556C50087

Deliverable: 100% Construction Documents Task Order #: 36C25225N0182

SES Project #: 23022.019 Contract #: 36C252-23-D-0061

Discipline Design Professional License # Seal

Mechanical Aaron Anderson E-13987

Electrical Kris Burnham E-11812

Civil Jordan Dillard 61622 www.specializedeng.com

Greenhouse Homes Steam Utility 100% Construction Documents

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 09/26/2025

VA Contract/Task#36C25223D0061/36C25225N0182 Version 02-06-24

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS AND FHCC SPECIFIC SPECIFICATION

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 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small) FHCC 06-24

01 33 00 Submittal Register FHCC 02-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples FHCC 01-24

01 35 26 Construction Safety Requirements FHCC 12-24

01 35 33 Construction Infection Control Requirements FHCC 12-24

01 40 00 Quality Requirements FHCC 01-24

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements FHCC 12-23

01 42 16 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms FHCC 04-23

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Contractor Quality Control (small projects) FHCC 06-24

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls FHCC 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management FHCC 01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 12-23

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping FHCC 04-25

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 10-23

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 10-23

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 02-24

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

556-25-102 SHEET INDEX

Sheet Number Sheet Name

General

G000 COVER SHEET

Civil

CD100 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN

CU200 OVERALL UTILITY PLAN

CU201 STEAM PLAN AND PROFILE 1

CU202 STEAM PLAN AND PROFILE 2

CU500 DETAILS

CG100 EROSION CONTROL AND LANDSCAPING PLAN

CG500 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

Mechanical

MH000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

MS100 SITE PHASING PLAN -MECHANICAL

B201-MD101 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B201-MD102 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B201-MH201 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B201-MH202 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B202-MD101 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B202-MD102 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B202-MH201 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B202-MH202 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B205-MD101 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B205-MD102 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B205-MH201 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B205-MH202 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B206-MD101 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B206-MD102 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B206-MH201 LEVEL 1 -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B206-MH202 ATTIC LEVEL -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

MH500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH501 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MH600 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

Electrical

EP000 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B201-ED101 LEVEL 1 -ELECTRICAL

B202-ED101 LEVEL 1 -ELECTRICAL

B205-ED101 LEVEL 1 -ELECTRICAL

B206-ED101 LEVEL 1 -ELECTRICAL

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10/08/2025 556-25-102 Green House Homes Steam Utility Addendum to replace select Division 01 specs to current

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

FHCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 SITE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION Meeting and Documentation

1.7 PROJECT SCHEDULES

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.9 SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

1.10 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MEETINGS:

1.11 DAILY REPORTS:

1.12 MOBILIZATION ON SITE

1.13 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS....... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.20 BUILDING ALTERATIONS

1.21 MATERIAL DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.22 PERFORMANCE OF WORK WITHIN BUILDINGS:

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.24 RESTORATION

1.25 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

1.26 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.27 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY............. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.28 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT or other ITEMS

1.29 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.30 ARCHITECT-ENGINEER AND COMMISSIONING AGENT COORDINATION

1.31 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS

1.32 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.33 ACCEPTANCE AND CLOSEOUT

1.34 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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GENERAL

Where durations are expressed in days, this means calendar days – including weekends and holidays.

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for construction operations, and provide all work required by the contract documents.

B. The designated Architect-Engineers (AE) will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmation by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to specified tests by testing laboratory retained by the General Contractor (GC), the GC shall notify the COR no less than 14 calendar days prior to any planned event enabling sufficient time to schedule AE, Commissioning Agent

(CxA), and or other resources to be present at the site with the testing laboratory in time for proper collection and testing of specimens, data, and or field inspection. AE, CxA, and other participant availability will be mixed as the event draws closer, therefore, the contractor may be required to adjust the planned dates.

Earlier notification, and especially accurate planning and adherence to the VA approved Baseline or Revised CPM schedule improves participation availability.

All GC employees and their subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program requirements.

1.2 PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

A. The AE shall not attend the pre-bid event. No questions will be allowed during the event. All questions by all prospective contractors shall follow the RFI process described in the Solicitation.

B. Prospective bidders shall not attempt to contact the AE or VA facilities engineering staff during the solicitation and bidding period. The AE and VA facilities engineering staff are instructed to ignore all such inquiries and report them to the VA Contracting

Officer. All inquiries regarding this project shall be presented as complete and coherent Requests for Information (RFI) specifically citing design or specification sections, pages, paragraphs, notes, details, etc. to enable responses to RFI’s. Incomplete RFI’s may go

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Officer within the Solicitation regarding submission of RFI’s. VA will post responses developed to enable all prospective bidders to receive the same information at the same time.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes all MasterFormat® divisions listed in the Project Manual and graphically presented in the

Project Drawings.

Alternate Bid Items, if any, are included in the drawings and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings, specifications, and other contract documents may be obtained from the SAM.gov website in electronic form where the solicitation is posted. All desired printing shall be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 SITE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Project number and the contract number in the subject line of all emails and documents. Example: “556-22-002 Renovate Pharmacy USP797”, or simply “556-22-002 USP797” and then specific subject such as Pay App, RFI, Submittal, Meeting, etc. Transmissions deviating from this focused and simple standard may be rejected, or simply lost because recipients could not readily-acquire their subject or importance over the plethora of ambiguous emails received each day.

2. Comply with all site-specific requirements and SOPs including and not limited to: Key Policy, Badging Policy, Rules of Behavior, and Smoking

Policy.

3. Normal construction work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through

Friday.

A. Normal work hours can be modified only by written approval of the COR, and at no additional cost to VA.

B. No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays, and no work on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on the respective Monday or

Friday.

C. No work in stairs, corridors, lobbies, or other interior / exterior public areas shall be performed during the above-designated work hours.

D. Any work including and not limited to noise, vibration, dust, odors, core drilling, hammer-drilling, saw cutting, equipment moving in

01 00 00 -5 public corridors, soil compaction shall be performed during the above-designated work hours only.

E. Crane lifts, or any work that closes drive isles, closes building entries, or closes public corridors shall be during low patient times and performed between Saturday 6 PM through midnight concluding by 6

PM on the following Sunday.

4. All building systems shall be maintained in full operation at all times:

A. Request utility system shutdowns in writing not less than 21 calendar days in advance and scheduled with the COR at times least impacting patient care.

B. Shutdown work shall be during low patient times and performed between

Saturday 6 PM through midnight concluding by 6 PM on the following

Sunday.

5. Wherever demolition is planned, ceiling tiles are to be removed, or the sprinkler system is to be disabled, GC shall first provide uniform heat detection throughout the work area, connected to the existing supervised building master fire alarm system, for the duration of the work. Fire and or smoke detection devices shall be provided prior to turnover and acceptance.

6. No music radios within work areas.

7. The use of powder-actuated fasteners is forbidden.

8. Performing demolition using motorized equipment, whether tracked or wheeled, pushed or driven, is forbidden.

9. Two-way communications radios are allowed only where transmit/receive frequencies will not disrupt any hospital system.

10. FHCC has its own raceway (conduit) color-coding scheme that differs from that specified by VA via the TIL. The TIL provides direction at 09 91 00 Painting, not at 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems, 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems, etc. because they all refer the reader to 09 91 00.

FHCC conduit color scheme:

A. Red- Fire Alarm B. Blue- Controls, HVAC, BAS C. Orange- Fiber optic, communications D. Green- Normal power E. Yellow- Emergency Power, Critical Power F. Black- Security G. Purple- Medical Systems, Nurse Call H. Conduits for electrical feeders of 600 volts or more are always required to be Federal Safety Orange (09 91 00, 3.12, H, d and e).

11. Material Safety Requirement: Regardless of material specification, do not allow use of cast iron, or malleable iron pipe fittings in any

01 00 00 -6 system. Only use cast steel.

12. Material Safety Requirement: Regardless of material specification, exclusively use ASTM A193 bolts for assembly of flanged pipe systems.

13. Compatible system procurements shall include the following:

A. Locks and Keys: Temporary and permanent door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7-pin, G-keyway, interchangeable core. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall provide VA with blank cores; quantity matching the number of openings planned. VA shall then provide construction coring, and a key for same to the General

Contractor, who will sign acknowledgement and receipt and responsibility for the key until returned to the VA COR. Final pinout and keying is provided by VA.

B. Exit Signs: All exit signs shall be City of Chicago approved specification red letters on white edge-lit LED fixtures continuously illuminated 90 mins. after loss of power, push-to-test switch and LED pilot light on the housing, available as single or double-sided models, and meeting UL924.

C. Building Automation: Components, programming and start up: Native

BACnet communications protocol for Building Automation and Control

(BAC) connected to the existing Automated Logic head end equipment.

D. 27 15 00 Communications Cabling (and other specifications which include telecom cabling): All new telecom cabling shall be Cat 6a vs.

5e. Cat 6a telecom cable, termination punch-down T-568-(B.1, B.2, C.2, etc.), tested and certified (submit result to COR), 6-port modular wall jacks with two RJ45 on top and bottom and two blanks in middle. While VA facilities generally do not include plenum return spaces above ceilings, it nonetheless requires plenum-rated teledata cabling complying with codes pertaining to plenum environments.

14. Facility standards: The contractor shall provide fully functional complete systems, equivalent to the following special systems when included in the project:

A. Fire Alarm: Components, programming and start up within the West

Campus is by Johnson Controls/Simplex.

B. Building Automation: Components, programming and start up: Automated

Logic Company of Chicago.

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING AND DOCUMENTATION

A. The contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall attend a

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Preconstruction Safety and Coordination Meeting to discuss project details typically within 30 calendar days of NTP.

B. Prior to the pre-construction meeting, prepare and submit in advance the requirements described below for collaborative review.

1) Project-specific Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Plan:

2) Project-specific CPM Schedule and Accompanying Schedule of Values

3) Project-specific Activity Hazard Analysis

4) Project-specific Mobilization Plan

5) Project-specific Security Plan

C. Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Plan:

1) 01 40 00 Quality Requirements is included in this contract. This specification is brief but very informative and enabling to those who approach it as an opportunity.

2) 01 45 00 Contractor Quality Control is included in this contract.

This specification includes detailed description of the expected process and how to achieve maximum benefit from it.

3) Submittal Register is described in Quality Assurance of the above specification, and the Project Manual at 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples FHCC.

a. If included in the Project Manual, a drafted 01 33 00 Submittal

Register shall be used as the minimum list of deliverables. GC is required to review the listing in relation to the Project

Manual, and make corrections as needed. This is also an ideal time to annotate deliverables required to be compiled and submitted together (parts of assemblies or systems).

b. Submittal Register must list each submission listed in each and every specification.

4) (Dis)Approval of a submittal never constitutes a change to the quantity, quality, cost, or duration of a contract. The General

Contractor is solely responsible for submitting and delivering complete and compliant work. Defective work shall be removed and replaced at the contractor’s expense.

5)

1.7 PROJECT SCHEDULES

A. Refer to 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Long Lead) FHCC or 01 32 16.15

Project Schedules (Small Projects) FHCC included in this contract, and fulfill the specified requirements.

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B. Prepare and submit for review and acceptance a DRAFT Critical Path

Method (CPM) Baseline Schedule reflecting each phase and activity of the work beginning with mobilization, including each critical activity, and each essential task required to optimally meet the objectives of the project.

C. The Baseline Schedule must also include all activities to be performed by VA, including maintenance shops support, safety and infection control, the AE, the Commissioning Agent, etc.

D. For projects that include long lead procurement, it is expected that this timeline will list all activities of the work leading up to the delivery of long lead items, the target dates of long lead items, installation of long lead items, and each work activity that follows until all work is complete, compliant, and ready for acceptance. The durations of each phase will change once the GC completes all procurement activities and submits for review and approval the FINAL

Baseline Schedule.

E. To enable objective assessment of costs and progress, the Baseline

Schedule shall be cost-loaded at each work activity, ensuring that the total cost of each phase and Division of work match the corresponding

Schedule of Values, and the total of the construction contract at

Award.

1. Develop the CPM schedule in sufficient detail to enable readers to understand all planned activities, their predecessors, and successors, who is performing the work, durations, and costs.

Activity durations shall not exceed two calendar weeks. Indicate resource SDVOSB status.

2. The Project Manual index of specifications is a useful guide for starting the CPM schedule and Schedule of Values in sufficient detail. For example: Simply listing “HVAC” is unacceptable for projects including more than basic work in this category. The inclusion of specifications for an AHU, controls, ductwork, demolition of each, testing and balancing, etc. also prompt their inclusion as categories of activities and tasks in the schedule. In fact, for larger work categories, breaking down the cost by system/material and installation and testing enables partial payment for higher cost items upon delivery into the facility work area.

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3. Always include both material and labor values for each line item.

Do not list categories by lump sum.

4.

5. Should the contractor elect to include submittal planning in their internal use schedule do not generate a list and then assign the same due date to them all. For this content to be meaningful, the activity dates must be logical and reasonable.

6.

7. Include all expected utility system shutdowns, road closures, crane lifts, and off-hours work in the CPM schedule.

8. Where large equipment deliveries (impacting use of corridors) are part of the project, ensure that these are included in the schedule.

9. It is equally important to also list activities required of VA or the AE, CxA, or others.

10. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with sufficient detail enabling all stakeholders to understand the plan and have the ability to follow it.

11. Contractor failure to appropriately plan their work and communicate with VA, resulting in delays, are never grounds for government caused delays.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The GC is responsible for assuring that all subcontractor personnel working on the project comply with all security requirements.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor and Subcontractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without authorization (business need).

2. All contractor personnel shall be subject to inspection of their personal effects and or vehicles at any time while on campus.

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3. General Contractor shall not mobilize or begin work without approval of the assigned COR following submission, review, and acceptance of all prerequisite submittals.

4. Construction documentation requirements include daily reports accompanied by photographs of work performed that day. Under no circumstances shall patients and or VA staff be photographed.

5. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor employees off the premises in the event of an emergency. If the emergency lasts more than one business day, the General Contractor may return to the site and resume work only with approval of the Contracting Officer.

6. All workers are subject to rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security and or technical compliance inspections of every area of the project.

2. Prior to the installation of door and cabinet locks using Best 7-pin cores, the General Contractor shall provide blank key cores for programming and final installation by the VA locksmith Quantity provided shall match requirements of the project (the number of core openings in hardware included in the contract.

D. Document Control:

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

2. Certain documents, sketches, videos, photographs, and drawings may be marked “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY”. Secure such information in separate containers or password-protected electronic folder and limit access to only those who will need it for the project.

3. Notify Contracting Officer and VA Contracting Officer’s

Representative when there is a loss or compromise of controlled documents.

4. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD-ROM’s shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to VA.

E. Motor Vehicle Security

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Contractor company and privately owned vehicles shall:

1. Only park at designated locations (not reserved for VA staff or patients)

2. Comply with all traffic and parking regulations

3. Be subject to search by VA Police

4. Report any vehicle damage or theft to VA Police

5. Not be left running and unattended

6. Not parked at any loading dock or other building entrance

1.9 SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

A. VHA Directive 7715, Safety and Health During Construction requires all construction contracts for construction include prescribed regulatory clauses, and the following specifications for safety and infection control.

B. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and 01 35 33

INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS for infection control.

C. The General Contractor shall have a Competent Supervisory Person on site at all times when any worker(s) or subcontractor(s) are present.

The General Contractor is also required to maintain on site a competent

Site Safety and Health Officer (see 01 35 26 Safety Requirements) when any worker(s) or subcontractor(s) are present. The Competent

Supervisory Person may also act as the SSHO and or Competent Person – if they hold valid credentials, based on demonstrated competency and performance in the two roles. If demonstrated lack of competency or effectiveness in either role is observed, the VA Contracting Officer may require replacement of the supervisory person and or site safety and health officer.

D. Safe Work Planning:

1. Prior to any activity, review the following with all project and craft team leaders: 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

2. As required at 01 35 26 Safety Requirements: Develop and submit a

Project-Specific Construction Safety and Accident Prevention Plan with project-specific procedures, processes, analysis, and details, including but not limited to:

a. Access and use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1

Safety and Health Requirements and its Appendix A – Minimum

Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans for development of meaningful, effective, and compliant project safety plans.

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b. Submission of generic, non-project specific safety plans will be rejected, resulting in a contractor-caused delay in commencement of the work.

c. Project-specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), which forms the basis of the Construction Safety and Accident Prevention Plan highlighting identified risks such as isolation of stored energy

(Lock-Out*), fall protection, or confined space access.

(*) Note that tag-out is not an acceptable form of isolation, therefore it was intentional not to use the term LOTO.

d. Submit an electronic copy of the GC and all subcontractor

Competent Persons OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training certificates along with documentation supporting competency in the craft or activity they are proposed for assignment to, along with project-specific Construction Safety and Accident

Prevention Plan.

e. Assist the COR in completing project-specific VA Infection

Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures

(ILSM) documentation.

3. All persons working on any electrical systems rated 50 volts or more shall have the minimum qualification as a State Licensed Master

Electrician or Registered Journeyman Electrician, and all activities shall follow the safe work practices in compliance with NFPA 70E

Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

4. Because each contractor-employer is required to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees, part of a compliant and effective safety management program requires each employer to plan and implement their own compliant permit-required work – including written permits. DO NOT rely on, or request that VA generate required permits such as Hot Work or Confined Space documents.

5. Prior to the beginning of any work, fire extinguisher(s) complying with NFPA 10 shall be pedestal-mounted in the work area. Inspection of the work area includes verification that inspection tags are current. Where non-compliant, the contractor may be required to remove and replace the unit(s) before resuming work activity.

6. All work in crawl spaces shall be planned and carried out as OSHA

Permit-Required Confined Space.

7. Immediately stop work and notify the COR if asbestos is noticed or

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Exception: The above will not necessarily apply to areas where the documents call for abatement activities. This item is concerned with unplanned locations.

8. Fire-seal all penetrations made or discovered through any wall or floor assembly with UL Listed fire-rated products or systems. See 07

84 00 Firestopping.

E. Infection Control:

1. 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements is included in its entirety in this contract. Its construct is enabling for each condition experienced through each phase of the work. The following are high-level requirements most often found deficient during inspections yet required.

2. Prior to any activity, review the following with all project team leaders: 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements.

3. Review and comply with containment construction and sequence described in the design and specification documents.

4. Provide a modular dust-tight system designed and manufactured specifically to be used as a temporary construction isolation barrier.

5. Before the start of work provide pressure differential monitoring system at the entry door to the construction area to prove that the construction area is under negative pressure. Maintain daily logs of readings and submit to the COR weekly. Remove at the completion of construction.

6. Walk-off sticky mats are required at all times inside and outside all entry / exit points to all workspaces. Sticky mats must be changed at least once per shift, or more as required by the construction or

COR. Size sticky mats to match the width of the door opening and ensure that no less than 24” depth is provided.

7. Block off all HVAC return ductwork and louvers to prevent introduction of dust into the HVAC system.

8. Where existing HVAC ducts are being removed, immediately, permanently, and compliantly seal off the opening.

9. Provide High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration (HEPA) recirculating air equipment inside the workspace. Size the air filtration system sufficiently large enough to ensure that negative

01 00 00 -14 pressure remains effective when doors are opened.

10. When working above the ceiling outside of the work area, such as in a corridor, open only one ceiling tile at a time, and provide dust containment tent or portable containment cube, with HEPA filtering negative air system to seal the one opening.

11. Broom-sweep the work area at the end of each day (or shift during days with multiple shifts). Provide HEPA vacuum and damp (not wet) mop daily where broom sweeping creates airborne dust.

12. Provide fire-sealing of all existing wall and ceiling openings in area of work needed to allow the HEPA filtration equipment to effectively generate negative air pressure within the work area, with respect to the surrounding area.

13. Provide HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaning of all surfaces, and damp mop the work area every day.

14. Do not allow corrugated carboard to be stored for any period of time within the hospital. Upon arrival, unpack, and transfer all products from cardboard containers to sealed plastic containers, and immediately dispose of the cardboard – outside of the building.

1.10 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MEETINGS:

B. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall provide on-site weekly construction progress meetings with the COR for the entire period of performance.

C. Include preparation of meeting agendas, and subsequent minutes of the meeting for each event not later than 1 day (next business day) after each meeting.

D. Construction Progress Meeting Agenda’s and Minutes shall include no less than: List of invitees/attendees, list of past/ongoing and new issues or concerns, indicate days remaining per the contract, detail any safety incidents, and include current updated copies of the RFI Log, the Shop Drawing Log, and a detailed 3-week look-ahead and utility shutdown schedule.

1.11 DAILY REPORTS:

E. The Contractor shall provide a Daily Report each day, along with accompanying digital photos and other supporting documents. The Daily

Report shall include: List of issues or concerns, days remaining per the contract, detail regarding any safety incidents, detail of daily safety inspections (including items checked and corrective actions

01 00 00 -15 taken), notations regarding any visitors to the work area.

F. Use of VA Form 10101 Contractor Production Report (fillable PDF at https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA10101.pdf) is required each day – even on days with no contractor activity, which is what to report on such days. Contractor may and should provide more information than shown in the standard form, but the standard form is required.

G. The report must be accompanied by relevant time and date-stamped photos of construction progress of sufficient quantity and detail to enable viewers to clearly see the progress of all work to-date, all issues discovered (including those which become the subject of RFI’s).

Email the VA Form 10101 Contractor Production Report and photos to the

COR not later than 9 AM the next working day.

1) In no case shall the GC allow any team member to take photographs with patients, visitors, or employees in the picture.

H. VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program and policy requires contractors to collect and submit Waste Diversion Reports for each and every dumpster removed from this site. These reports are commonplace and readily available from waste haulers if you tell them you need them.

1.12 MOBILIZATION ON SITE

A. The contractor shall not mobilize on site until all required pre-construction submittals such as all Division 01, all Division 2+ product data, coordination and or installation drawings, and the like are prepared, transmitted, reviewed, and accepted by VA.

B. Critical components and other long lead items shall require proof of procurement and the factory-established delivery date transmitted to the Contracting Officer and COR prior to VA approval of the schedule.

C. Approval to mobilize shall be in writing by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the COR and Facility Safety Manager.

D. Prior to beginning work, post and maintain at each work area all current emergency contact information, VA Infection Control Risk

Assessment (ICRA)/Permit, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and other information required by VA and the GC project-specific safety plan, at all entry points to the work area.

E. The target mobilization date is determined by first establishing the delivery date of the longest lead time material or system along the critical path, which in this project is predominantly HVAC equipment, 01 00 00 -16 but is likely to also consider shop-fabricated doors and frames, and then working back along the critical path listing all predecessor work activities.

F. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

G. The Mobilization Plan submission shall indicate if and where a construction dumpster is intended to be placed. The contractor shall provide a construction dumpster with a locked safety fence surrounding it, at a location submitted to and approved by the COR. Pavement, concrete surfaces, and landscaping shall be protected from damage resulting from delivery and retrieval, loading and unloading, and dumpster weight.

1. Construction Waste Diversion Reports are required for every dumpster removed from every construction site at every VA facility. Provide these reports to VA COR immediately after the waste hauler removes each dumpster to comply with VA GEMS Policy.

2. No trash, used packaging, or construction spoils shall be stored in the work area. Never use dumpsters other than those rented for this work. Severe penalties, including potential criminal charges may be levied for use of government-rented or owned containers, or those of other contractors.

3. Trash removal from the work area shall be within gondolas which have sealed covers (completely enclosed), and during non-business hours, via the freight elevators.

1.13 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Execute work to prevent disruption of normal functioning of the Medical

Center, including operation of utility services, fire protection systems, and any existing equipment, and with work being performed by others. In no case can contractor activity affect patient care.

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

C. Temporary facilities (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices, temporary toilets, etc.) are not included in the SOW by default, and therefore not compensable. Temporary facilities for large NRM and Minor projects may be considered for approval by the COR conditional on 1) Shall be https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA10101.pdf

01 00 00 -17 built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government, and 2) The temporary buildings and utilities shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

D. Construction Fence: Where necessary to isolate outdoor temporary facilities and storage areas from public view and access, before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings (or approved mobilization plan).

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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR, VA Police, or VA safety manager.

E. Contractor shall ensure that planning for mobile cranes, mobile construction equipment, or delivery of materials or systems of the work do not exceed the bearing capacity of campus roadways – including where necessary the retention of a licensed professional civil engineer to assess current conditions – especially at bridges. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, roads, and or utility infrastructure.

F. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment, and vehicles at all times.

G. Do not plan to order and accept delivery of materials to store on site with an expectation of compensation for materials stored on site. One exception: New air handling units delivered and placed on or within a structure as shown in the documents can be compensated for the actual cost of the unit(s) with documented and verifiable proof.

H. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through a building structure are not permitted in buildings that are occupied by patients or medical personnel except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

Never allow use of powder-actuated fasteners.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F throughout the area 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 the COR, who will coordinate with the Navy fire departments as appropriate.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer, or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems, after detailed pre-coordination with the COR, cut and cap at suitable places where shown in the documents, or in absence of such indication, where approved by the COR.

In no case can domestic hot or cold water piping be modified to result in creating a dead leg (legionella risk).

K. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the

COR, in writing, no less than 21 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

L. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of an alternative date(s) and/or time(s) such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may be required to occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

M. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

N. 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.

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O. Abandoned Lines Prohibited: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks, and entrances to grounds, to parking, and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris, and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for utility lines work crosses existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

Q. 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.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment. //

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

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

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

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1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor installing new elevators and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the COR for use of elevator(s). Contractor may obtain elevator(s) for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevator(s), the Contractor shall have the elevator(s) inspected and accepted by an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COR.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours

01 00 00 -21 required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the elevator(s).

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturers recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of elevator(s) all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating elevator(s) shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator(s) installation.

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator company to perform operation of the elevator(s) so that an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator company.

9. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense.

This shall be determined by an ASME accredited certified elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the

Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

10. Elevator shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevator(s) specifications before acceptance by the Department of

Veterans Affairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all cost associated with testing and inspection. //

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet and hand-washing accommodations when and where approved by COR.

Keep such places clean and odor-free.

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, 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 workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, 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 and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

1. When and where available, obtain heat by connecting to Medical

Center heating distribution system.

2. Where facility steam heat is not available, Contractor shall provide electric radiant heat.

D. 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 provide their own electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices, and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat at their own expense.

E. 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 per Code. 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

01 00 00 -23 wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.18 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer 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 land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

B. The Contractor shall lay out the work as 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.